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South Carolina Honors College

SCHC political science professor Don Fowler, former SCHC dean Peter Sederberg, and 2014 Distinguished Honors Alumnus Award recipient Reid Sherard at the 2014 homecoming brunch.

Nominate an Award Winner

The South Carolina Honors College presents two awards to its alumni each year at an annual Honors College Homecoming Reception: the Distinguished Honors Alumni Award (for alumni more than 10 years removed from graduation) and the Young Honors Alumni Award (for alumni age 35 and under). We encourage you to nominate your classmates or yourself for recognition.

Nominate a Classmate

Distinguished Honors Alumni Award

Nominate your classmate who graduated more than ten years ago.

Young Alumni Award

Nominate an Honors College graduate who is under 35 years old.

Nomination Form

Please use this form for either award.

Deadlines

Nominations for the Alumni Awards nominations are accepted all year. The application deadline is July 1, 2020. Nominations received after this deadline will be held for consideration for next year’s awards. Nominations received after this deadline will be held for consideration for next year's awards.

Pictured above, left to right: SCHC political science professor Don Fowler, former SCHC dean Peter Sederberg, and 2014 Distinguished Honors Alumnus Award recipient Reid Sherard at the 2014 homecoming brunch.

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