The CSUAA Alumni Board created six awards that recognize outstanding alumni and their achievements. Nominations for these awards are accepted throughout the year from several sources including; alumni, the CSU Board of Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and friends of the university. Each year the Nominations and Awards Committee handles the selection for the awards. Each winner is notified by a member of the committee, and awards are presented at either Homecoming Weekend or Alumni Weekend in the spring.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
This is the most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association, and is the hallmark of an alumnus who strives for excellence in all endeavors. It honors the person who has distinguished him or herself in three areas: service to the university, service to the community and achievement in his or her field of endeavor.
OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
This award is designed to recognize an alumnus under the age of thirty who has been successful within his or her field of endeavor, and shows exceptional promise of future achievement.
ALUMNUS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
Many of CSU’s programs are directed toward community service and our students embrace the opportunities to serve Him through volunteer work. This award honors an alumnus who goes “above-and-beyond” the expectations of someone’s community, church or a non-profit group, and recognizes their personal sacrifice and exceptional volunteer service to a charitable organization.
UNIVERSITY MISSION AWARD
Charleston Southern University’s mission is “Promoting Academic Excellence in a Christian Environment,” and this award will go to the outstanding alumnus who exhibits the ideals and ethics of this university.
ALUMNUS SERVICE AWARD
Alumni who stay connected, volunteer and participate in association activities are eligible for this award. The Board wishes to honor and recognize an alumnus who has given outstanding service to the university and the Alumni Association or other alumni activity.
OUTSTANDING ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR
To graduate and be successful in your field of study – this is the wish of every university’s faculty and staff for their students. This award honors an alumnus who reflects honor on the university for exceptional achievement in his or her field of endeavor.
