Alumni Award Nominations
The Alumni Association Awards Ceremony is held annually during Alumni Weekend. There are currently five awards given: Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Young Alumni Award, James E. Major Service Award, Hendrix College Humanitarian Award, and Hendrix College Women’s Leadership Community Award.
Submit a Nomination
We are now accepting nominations for these awards from Hendrix College alumni, faculty, administrators, and friends. The submission deadline for award nominations is August 31. Nominations received after this date are held for consideration the next year and are kept on file for five years. Criteria for each award can be found below.
- Please send your nomination with a brief bio of the nominee along with your contact information to the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Hendrix College, 1600 Washington Avenue, Conway, AR 72032 or email the Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement with your nomination information.
- Learn about the 2024 Alumni Association Award recipients
- Learn about the 2025 Alumni Association Award recipients
Alumni Awards Nomination Criteria
Review the awards below to learn more about each recognition opportunity and its nomination criteria.
The Distinguished Alumni 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.
The Outstanding Young Alumni 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 2025 awards, the class of 2009 to 2024 will be considered).
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.
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.
This award recognizes the contributions of an alumna who inspires and empowers others, breaks barriers, and drives success within her community.