This award recognizes undergraduate students*, graduate students, and student organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service beyond the campus. Recipients go above and beyond their typical responsibilities, contributing through volunteering, service projects, and other impactful initiatives in the broader community.
To nominate a student or organization, please complete the nomination form by January 20th, 2025. A selection committee of students and staff will review all submissions. For more information, contact torchbearerawards@utk.edu.
Nomination Process
To nominate an individual or organization for an award category, please submit the following:
- Nominee information;
- A letter of nomination considering the following questions:
- How has this student or student organization significantly demonstrated a commitment to serving others?
- How has this student or student organization created a positive impact through service?
- Nominee resume (student nominations);
- Nominee photograph or image of organizational membership (for publication purposes only, will not be shared or used in award deliberation); and
- Detailed description of the individual or organization’s accomplishments (if not detailed within letter of nomination).
Note: This completed packet will assure the nomination receives proper consideration. A copy of a person’s resume alone is not a sufficient nomination, although it can give helpful information to a selection committee.
*Undergraduate students nominated for the various citation categories should have senior standing (officially recognized to be in completion of 90 academic hours).