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The Wilson Award is presented annually at the Student Honors Awards Ceremony to the university's outstanding graduating senior. The recipient is selected on the basis of character, determination, involvement and academic achievement. This honor is bestowed in memory of R. E. Lee Wilson, a member of the Arkansas State University Board of Trustees from 1917 until his death in 1933.
Presentation of the award began in 1934. Until 1980 the award was presented to the outstanding male and female graduating senior. Beginning in 1981 it was determined this practice was no longer necessary, and the university began presenting the award to one student. For a complete list of all recipients click here.
Because so many students are eligible for the Wilson Award, the university began presenting four to seven Distinguished Service Awards. It is from the Distinguished Service Award winners that the Wilson Award winner is selected.
The selection committee consists of three ASU faculty, three ASU staff, three ASU students and three former Wilson Award winners. One member of the committee serves as the chair and does not vote.
For a listing of frequently asked questions concerning the Wilson Award, click here.
For online access to the nomination form, click here. Nomination forms are also available by request in the following:
The deadline to turn in nomination packets is Friday, February 22, 2008. Packets should be submitted to Jill Bristow, University Advancement, Room 104, or mailed to Jill Bristow, ASU University Advancement, P.O. Box 1990, State University, AR, 72467.
Incomplete or late nomination/application packets will not be considered.