Berea College Service Award Nominations
Established in 1979, the Berea College Service Award is an opportunity for the College to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding service to our society in achieving the ideals of Berea’s Great Commitments. Honored at the annual Service Convocation, the recipients of the Berea College Service Award are individuals who in their daily lives have exemplified the Berea College Great Commitments. This award is a unique opportunity to honor practical service by people in all walks of life.
The following are the guidelines for the Service Award:
- Nominations are solicited from faculty, staff, students, board members, alumni, and friends of the College.
- Not more than three awards are presented in one year.
- Nominations should include how the person has, in their daily lives and their service to humanity, exemplified the Berea College Great Commitments.
Eligibility
Current Berea College employees and trustees are not eligible for this award.
Process
The Service Award Nominees who are approved each year will be the recipient of the award in the spring of the following academic year. For example, the nominee selected during the 2015-16 academic year will be the recipient of the 2017 Berea College Service Award. Typically, one or two Berea College Service Award nominees are selected each year.
Nomination Form
We invite you to nominate people for the Berea College Service Awards using this online form. Please be certain to include all the pertinent information that is requested on the form. Please keep in mind that you are in a better position than the committee to highlight the achievements of your nominee.