University of Tennessee Citation Awards

You can help the University recognize deserving students, faculty and staff members, alumni, or friends of the campus by nominating persons of extraordinary accomplishment for awards. Truly extraordinary service or accomplishment is the standard of selection for University of Tennessee Citations, and there is no limit on the number of persons who may be cited. Note: Undergraduate students nominated for the various citation categories should have senior standing.

Nomination Process

To nominate an individual or organization for one of the awards, please complete the nominating statement, attach a resume (faculty, staff, student nominations) and a detailed description of the individual or organizations accomplishments to 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.

2009 University of Tennessee Citation Award Categories

Extraordinary Academic Achievement 

Given to undergraduate students for scholarship. Persons wishing to nominate students for this award should submit their nominations to the academic dean of the college in which the student is enrolled by February 6, 2009. To be considered for this award, nominations must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate academic dean. Approved nominations must be forwarded to the Office of the Dean of Students by February 13, 2009.

Extraordinary Professional Promise

Given to undergraduate students for professional promise and to graduate students for professional promise in teaching, research or other contributions. Persons wishing to nominate students for this award should submit their nominations to the academic dean of the college in which the student is enrolled by February 6, 2009. To be considered for this award, nominations must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate academic dean. Approved nominations must be forwarded to the Office of the Dean of Students by February 13, 2009.

Extraordinary Graduate Student Teaching

Given to graduate students for extraordinary performance in teaching. Persons wishing to nominate students for this award should submit their nominations to the Associate Dean of the Graduate School by February 13, 2009.

Extraordinary Campus Leadership and Service

Given to graduate and undergraduate students. Send nominations to the Dean of Students Office by February 13, 2009 for review by a selection committee composed of students and staff.

Extraordinary Contributions to Campus Life

Given to student organizations. Send nominations to the Dean of Students Office by February 13, 2009 for review by a selection committee composed of students and staff.

Extraordinary Community Service

Given to faculty, staff, student organizations, and students. Faculty and staff nominated in this category will also be considered for the National Alumni Association Public Service Award. Send nominations to the Dean of Students Office by February 13, 2009 for review by selection committees composed of faculty, staff, and students.

Extraordinary Service to the University

Given to faculty, administrative-professional personnel, clerical-supporting staff, alumni, and friends. Send nominations to the Dean of Students Office by February 13, 2009 for review by selection committees composed of faculty, staff and students.