The Alumni Association currently gives four awards:
Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award
The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award is given by the Alumni Association to living alumni who have distinguished themselves in their vocations, service to humanity and service to the College.
Previous recipients
Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Award
The Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Award shall be presented to an alumnus or alumna of Hendrix College who has shown accomplishments and promise in his or her chosen profession or in service to the broader community and has demonstrated a continuing loyalty, support and advocacy for the college. The recipient should be within 15 years of his or her graduation from the college (for 2010 awards, the class of 1995 - present will be considered).
Previous recipients
James E. Major Service Award
The James E. Major Service Award was created in 1981 to honor Dr. James E. Major of Little Rock, a 1940 alumnus, senior vice president emeritus and minister in the Little Rock conference of the United Methodist Church. It is given for meritorious service to the College.
Previous recipients
Hendrix College Humanitarian Award
The Humanitarian Award is presented by the Hendrix College Alumni Association to living alumni who have significantly improved the quality of life in the world through their service and dedication to humanity.
Previous recipients
2009 Awards
The 2009 Alumni Association awards recipients were honored on Saturday, April 4, during Alumni Weekend. To view this year's awardees, click here.
Nomination Procedure:
Nominations are always accepted.
The cut-off for nominations to be considered is August 15, 2009. Nominations received after this date are held for consideration until the next year.
Nominations are solicited from Hendrix College alumni, faculty, administrators and friends and should include:
nominee's current vitae, resume or biographical sketch
supporting documentation if necessary
a letter of support from the nominator
Nominations should be submitted by August 15 for consideration. Awards presented in April.
Nominations are kept on file for three years.
CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE