Frist Student Service Award

The Frist award recognizes one faculty member and one staff member for going the extra mile in unwavering dedication and service to students. Examples of exemplary service include student guidance and mentorship above and beyond those expected of faculty and staff as part of their job responsibilities.

Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends have until 5 p.m., Friday, April 5th to submit nominations for the 28th annual Thomas Frist Student Service Awards.

The award recognizes one faculty member and one staff member for going the extra mile in unwavering dedication and service to students. Examples of exemplary service include student guidance and mentorship above and beyond those expected of faculty and staff as part of their job responsibilities. Any full-time faculty or staff member, except previous winners, is eligible for the award, which includes a $1,000 prize and a plaque.

Nominations may be submitted using the form below. The nomination narrative should differentiate between obligation and service by citing specific examples in which the person being nominated has gone beyond the call of duty to help a student or group of students. Past nominations are also considered.

"The Frist Award is an outstanding opportunity to recognize individuals who embody the caring and supportive qualities that characterize the Ole Miss spirit. Many of our staff and faculty members frequently offer extra time and energy in support of our students, and we are grateful to have an occasion to celebrate their generosity, selflessness and kindness."

- Chancellor Glenn Boyce

All nominees are notified that they have been so honored, and a campus committee appointed by the chancellor chooses the two winners. Awards are to be presented at the university's spring Commencement.

Past winners of the Frist Award include current faculty members Ashleen Williams, Eden Tanner, Stefan Schulenberg, Brent Cantrell, Michael Barnett, Kerri Scott, Robert Brown, Donald Dyer, Luca Bombelli, Denis Goulet, Aileen Ajootian, Ellen Meacham, Ken Sufka and David Wilson; and current staff members Blake Adams, Carmen Riggan, Sovent Taylor, Ryan Upshaw, Cindy May, Carol Forsythe, Amy Saxton, Thelma Curry, Dewey Knight, Valeria Ross, Marc Showalter, Linda Spargo, and Patricia Treloar.

The Frist Student Service Awards were established with a $50,000 gift from the late Dr. Thomas F. Frist of Nashville, a 1930 UM graduate.