The Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts Alumni Board requests nominations from alumni and friends for awards to be given to outstanding alumni, students, and supporters of the College.
Alumni Achievement Award: This award is made to an alumnus who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and overall professional excellence. Three awards will be presented: One each in Art, Art History & Design; Music (including Dance); and Theatre Arts and Film (including Emerging Media Arts). The Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be invited to interact with current students in classes during the alumni weekend, as appropriate.
Student Leadership Awards: Currently enrolled students or recent graduates of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts who have demonstrated leadership in academics or in student life are eligible to be nominated.
Award of Merit: Presented to an individual, not necessarily an alumnus of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, who has demonstrated continued interest in the College and has shared his or her time, energy, and guidance.
All awards will be presented at the College Honors Day program on Friday, April 23, 2027.
Note: All nominations for the Alumni Achievement Awards and Award of Merit are kept on file and remain
in consideration for three years.
The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.