The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board requests nominations from alumni and friends for awards to be given to outstanding alumni, students, and supporters of the College.

View our Alumni Board Winners page to see our previous award recipients.

All awards will be presented at the College Honors Day program on April 20, 2013. Please fill out, print, sign, and return the nomination form by Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.


Alumni Board Awards

  • Alumni Achievement Award
    This award is made to an alumnus who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and overall professional excellence. Three awards will be presented, one each in Art and Art History, Music (including Dance) and Theatre Arts (including Film and New Media). The Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be invited to interact with current students in classes during the alumni weekend.


  • Student Leadership Awards
    Currently enrolled students or recent graduates of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts who have demonstrated leadership in academics or in student life are eligible to be nominated.


  • Award of Merit
    Presented to an individual, not necessarily an alumnus of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, who has demonstrated continued interest in the College and has shared his or her time, energy, and guidance.


  • Faculty Service Award
    Presented to a current or emeritus (emerita) faculty member in the College who has demonstrated outstanding and dedicated service to the community and to the College. Service is defined as contributions to professional and public service activities. Professional and/or public service activities may include activities in the faculty member's discipline, art, profession or society, or activities outside of the faculty member's discipline. The award honors significant contributions that strengthen the ties between the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts and the community.