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South Carolina Honors College

Distinguished Young Honors Alumni Award

The Distinguished Young Honors Alumni Award is presented to a young graduate of the South Carolina Honors College who has demonstrated excellence professionally or has also contributed time and effort to the betterment of the Honors College or society.

Eligibility Considerations

  1. Candidate must be an alumnus or alumna of the South Carolina Honors College who is age 35 or younger.
  2. It is preferred that the candidate is able to attend the Homecoming Reception, but extenuating circumstances can warrant alternative technological communication when receiving the award instead.
  3. Candidate must not be running for or currently holding a public office.
  4. The award will recognize professional excellence or contributions for the betterment of the Honors College or society.

Nominations

Nominators must submit a nomination letter. Nominations will be active for three (3) years or until the nominee is no longer eligible for the award, whichever occurs first. Nominations may be updated during the three-year period.

Nominations may be submitted by:

  1. Email: alumni@schc.sc.edu
  2. Web: complete the alumni award nomination form.
  3. Mail:
    South Carolina Honors College
    ATTN: Distinguished Young Honors Alumni Award
    Harper College 120
    Columbia, SC 29208

Announcement and Presentation

  1. The award will be presented at the Honors College Homecoming Reception during USC’s Homecoming Weekend.
  2. In August, the Director of Alumni Engagement will inform the recipient of their selection and confirm attendance for the Reception.

2025 Distinguished Young Honors Alumni Recipient

Molly Doggett

Molly Doggett

2025 Distinguished Young Honors Alumna Molly Doggett is a 2012 McNair Scholar graduate. After law school she joined Covington & Burling in D.C. where she was promoted to Special Counsel. Before attending law school, she worked for a sole practitioner attorney where, as a member of the International Human Rights Clinic, she attended negotiations at the United Nations in support of the Nuclear Ban Treaty. The treaty passed in 2017, earning a Nobel Peace Prize for the partner organization Doggett’s clinic team supported.

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