This award is given to undergraduate students, graduate students, and student organizations. The recipient(s) of this award exemplifies extraordinary community service beyond the campus community. This individual(s) goes out of their way to contribute through volunteering, community service projects, and other projects outside the realm of their regular duties. Persons wishing to nominate students or student organizations for this award should complete this nomination form by February 2, 2024 for review by a selection committee composed of students and staff. For more information, please 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;
- Nominee resume (student nominations);
- Nominee photograph; 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.
Note: Undergraduate students nominated for the various citation categories should have senior standing (officially recognized to be in completion of 90 academic hours).