Eagles of Excellence

Edgar C. Gentle III Honors Award

Awarded to a graduating Honors College student in recognition of their outstanding scholarship, mental attitude, and leadership qualities over the course of their career in the Honors College. To be eligible for the award, the student must complete the entire Honors curriculum, which includes the Senior Capstone Experience.

Meritorious Service Award

Awarded to the Honors College student whose dedicated service to our local, regional, or national community best embodies the Honors College mission to “serve others with compassion.”

Distinguished Research Scholar Award

Awarded to the Honors College student whose distinctive research record best embodies the Honors College mission to “pursue truth with courage and conviction.”

Wayne and Louise Crews Award

Awarded to the Honors College student whose contributions to the Honors College embody the full spirit of the Honors College mission to serve others with compassion, to pursue truth with courage and conviction, to honor the diversity of human experience, and to participate in the creation of a more just world.

Inclusive Excellence Award:

Awarded to a Honors College student for making outstanding contributions towards a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment at Auburn University and best embodies the Honors College mission to “honor the diversity of the human experience and participate in a more just world.”

Underclassmen Awards

Emerging Leader Award(s)

Awarded to a first-, second-, or third-year Honors student who has made significant contributions towards the success and progression of the Honors College and/or Auburn University by demonstrating outstanding leadership skills and dedication.

Committed to the Cause Service Award(s)

Awarded to a first-, second-, or third-year Honors student whose dedicated service to our local Auburn community best embodies the Honors College mission to “serve others with compassion.”

Non-Student Awards

Professor of the Year Award

Awarded to the professor whose outstanding teaching has most inspired, enriched, and challenged Honors College students.

Honored Alumni Award

Awarded to a graduate of the Honors College whose contributions to the Honors College, to Auburn University, and/or to our broader world embody the full spirit of the Honors College mission to serve others with compassion, to pursue truth with courage and conviction, to honor the diversity of human experience, and to participate in the creation of a more just world.

Jane and Sherman Pitts Volunteer Leadership Award

Awarded to an outstanding volunteer (non-student) who graciously gives their time, talent, and resources back to the Honors College.

If you would like to submit a nomination for our Honored Alumni Award or the Jane and Sherman Pitts Volunteer Leadership Award, please contact Maggie Rogers directly via email.