GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS
OF DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND EX-STUDENTS AWARDS

BACKGROUND
Every institution of higher education justly takes pride in the accomplishments and achievements of its alumni and former students. Their achievements not only reflect well upon themselves, but also extend and enhance the visibility, reputation and integrity of the institution. Jarvis Christian College for many years has attempted dutifully to recognize its distinguished alumni and ex-students and, subsequent to the consolidation of its alumni association and the Southern Christian Institute Alumni Association, has most properly attempted to recognize the alumni and ex-students of that fine, but now extinct, institution.
In an attempt to facilitate and to assure comprehensiveness in the process of identification and the selection and recognition of awardees, the implementation of guidelines is important.

PURPOSE AND PHILOSOPHY
The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award Program is to recognize and honor alumni and ex-students of Jarvis Christian College and Southern Christian Institute who have made significant contributions to society and have brought outstanding honor and credit to Jarvis Christian College and Southern Christian Institute. The program also spotlights the accomplishments of these institutions, and thus increases the pride and challenge of all alumni, students, faculty and friends. Thus, in establishing this Awards Program, it is understood that these awards are given solely and without exception for outstanding achievement.

PROCEDURE AND NOMINATIONS
a. Nominations are sought from Alumni Chapters and individual alumni and ex-students.
b. A nominating group or individual should request the standard nomination form from the Director of Alumni Affairs.
c. A nomination group or an individual should submit to the Director of Alumni Affairs complete biographical data, a completed nomination form and other supporting documentation for a nominee.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
A screening committee of seven alumni shall review nominees and submit names of nominees to the executive committee of the Alumni Association for approval. The President of Jarvis Christian College will appoint the screening committee annually.

ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARD
A nominee must be:
(a) A graduate or ex-student of JCC or SCI (b) of good character and citizenship (c) loyal to the ideals of Jarvis Christian College/Southern Christian Institute, and (d) active in a local chapter (if any) and the national alumni association.
Candidates will be assessed on the following: (1) education (2) professional and/or occupational achievements (3) publications (4) professional affiliations (5) awards and honors, and (6) service to Jarvis Christian College through consistent financial support, public advocacy and student recruitment.

CALENDAR FOR SELECTION
For awards to presented during Founders'/Homecoming, all names should be submitted to the Director of Alumni Affairs no later than November 15, of the preceding year.

APPROVAL
If an award is to be given by Jarvis Christian College to a distinguished alum or ex-student of JCC or SCI, the President of Jarvis Christian College must approve the proposed candidate.

LIMITATIONS
No more than six awards may be given annually and no individual may be the recipient of more than one award.

CONFERRING OF THE AWARD
a. The president of Jarvis Christian College presents the Distinguished Alumni awards during Founders' week each year. The manner of presentation shall be governed by the nature of the occasion.
b. The traditional symbol for the award is an appropriate plaque.
c. The honorees are announced through publication media at least one month in advance.
d. A posthumous award may be given, with their presentation made to a designee selected by the family of the recipient.
e. All other awards must be accepted personally unless the recipient is incapacitated to the extent that attendance at Founders' Week would constitute undue hardship. In such instance, and at the discretion of the President of the College, the presentation may be made to a designee selected by the recipient.

NOTIFICATION AND CONDITIONS
Chapters or individuals desiring to nominate someone for the award should write to the Office of Alumni Affairs requesting the standard nomination form. A photograph of the nominee must accompany the submission of the standard nomination form.

Return forms to the Office of Alumni Affairs, PO Box 1470, Hawkins, TX 75765 .