Alumni Awards Program
The purpose of the TJC Alumni Awards Program is to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves in various ways. Those who merit honor and praise from their peers and colleagues through their significant contributions and service to the betterment of humanity--thus reflecting extraordinary credit on Tyler Junior College. The program spotlights with pride the accomplishments of our alumni, faculty, staff,and friends of the College. It presents tangible evidence of the effectiveness of our College programs for the people of Texas and the Nation. |
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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDThis award is the most prestigious award given by TJC. It recognizes a former student (not necessarily a degree holder) for distinguished professional achievement and distinctive contributions to society, and by doing so has brought honor to the College. Final approval by the President.BLACK AND GOLD AWARDThis award recognizes an individual for their outstanding devotion to Tyler Junior College and who have volunteered time, effort, and/or financial support to promote the mission and goals of the College. Recipients need not be former students. APACHE SPIRIT AWARDThis award recognizes any person or group who has shown spirit and motivation through the contribution of time and energy to a program or activity which measurably benefited Tyler Junior College. Recipients need not be former students. OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDThis award recognizes a former student of TJC who has served or currently serves in an elected or appointed local, state or national office. Recipient of this award will have made a significant contribution to society by selfless dedication to public service, and in doing so, brought honor to the College. VALUABLE YOUNG ALUMNI AWARDThis award recognizes an individual of integrity and stature for distinguished achievement in a business, profession or life work, or be distinguished through outstanding service to Tyler Junior College. Recipient must not have reached his/her 45th birthday on January 1 of the year nominated. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDThis award recognizes an individual whose significant contributions and devotion in promoting the mission and goals of Tyler Junior College merits honor and praise. Recipients need not be former students. NOMINATION PROCEDURESNominations will be solicited from faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the College through word-of-mouth, press releases, letters and appropriate publications. Deadline for nominations is April 1. SELECTION PROCEDURESelection of recipients of the awards shall be made by the TJC Alumni Association Board following the nominations’ deadline, April 1. |
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