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Student Awards Program

Top students in the College of Agriculture are eligible for the following awards, which are usually presented at the conclusion of spring semester:

The Comer Medal for Excellence is awarded annually to an outstanding senior who maintains either the best examination or best class record in this branch of their studies. Three medals are awarded:  a) the Comer Medal for Excellence in Agricultural Sciences; b) the Comer Medal for Excellence in Biological Sciences; and c) the Comer Medal for Excellence in Physical Sciences. The Comer Medal is the longest running, continuously awarded student recognition at Auburn University. The first award was made in 1924 by Governor B.B. Comer. Notable recipients have included E.T. York and ONeal Smitherman. It is awarded at spring semester graduation.

The Dean's Award for Academic and Professional Excellence is presented to a graduating senior, who has demonstrated leadership and service to the college and exhibited excellence in scholastic accomplishment, and is selected by the college scholarship committee and the associate dean. It is awarded each semester at graduation.

The President's Award recognizes the outstanding graduate in each school or college who has completed at least three semesters at Auburn University with a minimum scholastic average of 3.40, and who exhibits outstanding qualities of leadership, citizenship, character and promise of professional ability. It is awarded at spring semester graduation.

The Claude Hardee Memorial Award recognizes an outstanding senior student in the college based on scholarship, leadership and character. Individuals are nominated by their department head.

The Student Government Association Outstanding Student Award is given to students who are juniors or seniors and have completed a minimum of 55 percent of all credit hours at Auburn University; have a grade point average in the top 10 percent of their school or college; and exhibit involvement in college/school activities, university activities, community service, leadership and/or professional/career potential. It is awarded at spring semester graduation.

Last Updated : February 06, 2014