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Description of Academic Awards & Honors
University Wide Awards:
Award |
Description |
University System of GA Academic Recognition Day Award |
Each of Georgia’s 34 University System Institutions chooses an outstanding student to be honored on Academic Recognition Day by the House of Representatives and the State Senate. This year the Academic Recognition Day student as chosen by the academic Honors and scholarships Committee on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and success. |
Alpha Lambda Delta Leonard Book Award |
Given to a top graduating senior who is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and who has the highest cumulative grade point average. The award is given in honor of Maria Leonard, founder of Alpha Lambda Delta. |
Clare Philips Martin Scholarship |
Presented in honor of Mrs. Clare Martin, wife of the late President Mereitus S. Walter Martin, is awarded to a student at Valdosta State with a 3.5 or higher GPA, who has completed no less than 60 semester hours of work at Valdosta State University and is active in campus and community organizations. |
American Association of University Women Award |
Given to the female graduate of Valdosta State University whose overall GPA is a 3.5 and who has demonstrated talents for intellectual growth and leadership through her involvement in clubs, organizations and projects, and/or work experience during her university years. |
Marga award |
Given by Sigma Alpha Chi Honor Society to the outstanding man and woman in the senior college. Recipients must have demonstrated academic superiority, a 3.0 or better GPA and participation in at least three campus organizations. |
Mac Award |
Given by Sigma Alpha Chi Honor Society to the outstanding man and woman in the senior college. Recipients must have demonstrated academic superiority, a 3.0 or better GPA and participation in at least three campus organizations. |
College Awards:
Award |
Description |
Master of Library and Information Science- George Gaumond Award |
Goes to a student who has completed 30 hours or more towards a Master of Library and Information Science degree with a GPA greater than 3.7. This student must show overall excellence in academics, professional service and scholarship. |
Most Outstanding AS300 Cadet |
Is presented to the most outstanding junior ranking in the upper 5 percent of their class. The student must positively contribute to leadership and show initiative, good judgment, self-confidence, promptness, and respect for authority. The individual should be able to adapt to change and possess the highest personal and ethical standards and strong personal convictions. |
The Bartram Award for Intellectual Exploration |
Is named for famed explorer and scientist William Bartram. The Bartram Award recognizes exceptional achievement in a University honors program who has demonstrated the skills of intellectual exploration, adventure, and competence. The recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.30, be a sophomore or a junior, be active in the Honors Program, and must have demonstrated exceptional research, scholarly or creative activity in a course of study. |
Outstanding College of Arts Award |
Given to a Senior with the highest GPA and a record of distinguished department, college, and university science. |
Outstanding Student in Arts and Sciences |
Based on demonstrated academic excellence, which includes scholarship, memberships, honors, and GPA, as well as service to the department, college, and community. |
Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award |
Is the top award given by the College of Business Administration to an outstanding senior. |
College of Education Highest Academic Achievement |
Goes to a student who has been chosen from among students from each of the departments in the college of Education. This award is based on the highest GPA. |
Outstanding Senior Nursing Student Award |
Goes to a student with the highest GPA in their graduating class, someone who is active in campus and community activities. The student needs to show leadership capabilities and initiative in clinical and classroom settings |
Outstanding Athlete Awards:
Award |
Description |
Outstanding Student Athlete Male |
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Outstanding Student Athlete Female |