This award is given to graduate and undergraduate students for contributions to the university community through leadership and service. Persons wishing to nominate students for this award should complete this nomination form by February 10, 2023 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 professional 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)