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.
