This award is presented to a student who has:
- Shown exemplary talent, skill, and dedication in their chosen discipline
- Truly been in the public eye performing as a representative of UT
- Had outstanding performances before many types of audiences
- Had involvement and leadership within a particular, group, ensemble, or department
- Maintained a full-time enrollment for 2 consecutive semesters
Candidates are nominated:
- By the campus community
- All nominees are contacted and asked to answer questions specific to their category.
These materials are reviewed and narrowed to a field of five finalists by a preliminary screening committee. The materials from the five finalists are then given to a head judge and the finalists are contacted to participate in a private interview and personal performance where a panel selects a winner.
Note: Please include specific details of why this person is being nominated – the committees use this information in their selection process.