The McDaniel College Alumni Association awards program honors individuals who personify the College’s tradition of excellence. Through outstanding achievements and contributions, these individuals bring honor to themselves and to McDaniel College.

Any individual can place a name in nomination by filling out the Awards Nomination Form and forwarding it to the Alumni Office.

The Association’s Awards Committee meets in the spring of each year to review the nominees for the Alumnus of the Year, Alumni Community Service Award, Alumni Professional Achievement Award, and Alumni College Service Awards. These awards are presented at a brunch ceremony during Homecoming.

The Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame Committee meets in the spring of each year to review the nominees for the Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame Awards. These awards are presented at the Sports Hall of Fame Banquet held during Homecoming Weekend.

If an alumnus is not selected for an award in the year of their nomination, they will remain on the list for three years. When the three-year period is met their name will be removed unless they are renominated.

Alumnus of the Year Award

This is the highest honor given by the McDaniel College Alumni Association. One award is presented annually at a brunch on the morning of Homecoming.

This award is presented to a graduate who is of good character and is held in high esteem by his/her associates and has brought credit upon him/herself and McDaniel College. To be considered for this award, the graduate must have previously received an Alumni College Service Award (see below) and have achievements in the area of community service or in their chosen profession. Consideration in all three areas (community service, professional achievement, service to the College) will be given in the selection process.

Alumni Community Service Award

This award is presented annually at a brunch on the morning of Homecoming. Up to two awards can be given in this area; one to young alumni and one to all other alumni.

This award is presented to graduates who have performed outstanding voluntary service to their community beyond normal business or professional obligations.

Alumni Professional Achievement Award

This award is presented annually at a brunch on the morning of Homecoming. Up to two awards can be given in this area; one to young alumni and one to all other alumni.

This award is presented to graduates who have gained distinction in his/her chosen field or profession and whose accomplishments reflect admirably on McDaniel College.

Alumni College Service Award

This award is presented annually at a brunch on the morning of Homecoming. Up to four awards can be given in this area; two to young alumni and two to all other alumni.

This award recognizes graduates who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, devotion and service for the betterment of the McDaniel College Alumni Association.

Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame Award

These awards are presented annually at a banquet held during Homecoming Weekend.

To be nominated for this award a candidate must be a former athlete of the College who has met a ten-year separation period requirement, who has performed outstandingly as an undergraduate athlete and who has contributed to society since leaving the College.

Any former athlete, regardless of their current involvement in the McDaniel Athletic program, can be considered for induction as an athlete as long as they have met the ten-year separation period requirement.

Any coach, staff, administrator or manager recognized for outstanding and special services who were actively engaged in the College athletic program and who have contributed to society since leaving may be inducted in that role immediately after they retire in that capacity.

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