Awards and Honors
Clemson Medallion
The Clemson Medallion recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a long and sustained commitment and significant service to Clemson University.




Distinguished Service Award
The Clemson Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor that the Association can bestow upon an alumnus or alumna. This prestigious award is given to those alumni who have not only devoted their life to professionalism and public service, but who have also continued a lifelong dedication to Clemson University.





The Roaring 10
The Roaring 10 awards are presented by the Clemson Young Alumni Council and recognizes outstanding individuals for their impact in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors.





Distinguished Public Service Award
The Distinguished Public Service Award is presented at the December Faculty/Staff meeting to an extension service professional who has contributed significantly to the economic health and well-being of the citizens of South Carolina.



Honorary Alumnus
The Clemson Alumni Association seeks nominations for individual’s who showcase outstanding service to Clemson and/or the Alumni Association, a lifelong devotion to Clemson University and a demonstrated loyalty to Clemson and the Alumni Association to be selected as honorary alumni of Clemson University.





Outstanding Achievement in Research Award
Presented annually at the May Faculty/Staff meeting to a faculty member engaged in research. The Award is administered by the Office of University Research with a selection committee composed of representatives from each of the University’s colleges who are members of the Sigma Xi and/or Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.





Volunteer of the Year
Presented annually since 1988, the Volunteer of the Year Award is the highest recognition and greatest expression of appreciation extended to an individual by the Alumni Association staff for outstanding service and volunteerism.





Alumni Master Teacher
The Alumni Master Teacher Award for outstanding undergraduate classroom instruction is presented to a faculty member nominated by the student body and selected by the Student Alumni Council (SAC).




