Â鶹¹û¶³ is seeking nominations for its Medallion Awards for 2024. These awards are presented to individuals who have accomplished important civic or community good, and who have been less publicly recognized for that work. By tradition, the Â鶹¹û¶³ Medallion is presented to community members outside the Â鶹¹û¶³ family.
“The Â鶹¹û¶³ Medallion is authorized by the Board of Trustees specifically for those whose good works have made a tangible difference in community affairs, in the life of the church, or in the quality of life for individuals,” said Dr. Michael Morgan, Chief of Staff and Assistant to President Beck A. Taylor. “With this award, Â鶹¹û¶³ is particularly seeking to recognize people who may have worked quietly and even behind the scenes for the sake of others. These are people whose ideas and actions reflect the mission and values of Â鶹¹û¶³.”
To nominate an individual, visit the effort’s page on the Â鶹¹û¶³ website. The nominations must be submitted by February 14. Dr. Morgan encourages those in the Â鶹¹û¶³ community to truly consider putting forward those in the community who deserve the honor.
“The Â鶹¹û¶³ Medallion is one of the highest awards the university bestows. It is earned by significant contributions made by people who echo Â鶹¹û¶³’s mission and vision of making our world a better place,” said Dr. Morgan.
The Â鶹¹û¶³ Medallion Awards have been presented six times before and are expected to become an annual tradition. Most recently, medallions were presented to Mark Wakefield from Alabama Baptist Disaster Relief, Tony Cooper from the Jimmie Hale Mission, and Frances Ford of Sowing Seeds of Hope.
Next year’s Medallion Awards Ceremony is scheduled for April 2 at 10 a.m. in the Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center Concert Hall.