The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
The Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award was established in 1890 to honor individuals who exhibit nobility of character, exemplified by selfless service to others and the community. This is the University of Mississippi’s highest award in honor of service. Award criteria emphasize placing service to others and the community before oneself, while embodying the qualities of honesty, morality, ethics, integrity, responsibility, determination, courage, and compassion. Individuals who do not actively seek recognition are prime candidates for this award. To learn more, visit the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation.
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The 2018 Celebration of Service took place on April 3, 2018. The 2018 honorees were:
Sullivan Award Recipient – Community Member: Ann G. O’Dell
Sullivan Award Recipient – University of Mississippi Student: Terrius Harris
Sullivan Award Finalists – University of Mississippi Students: Zacchaeus McEwen, Sarah Robinson, and Yujing Zhang
The 2017 Celebration of Service took place on April 5, 2017. The 2017 honorees were:
Sullivan Award Recipient – Community Member: Jo Ann O’Quin
Sullivan Award Recipient – University of Mississippi Alumnus: Don Cole
Sullivan Award Recipient – University of Mississippi Student: Miller Richmond
Sullivan Award Finalists – University of Mississippi Students: Austin Powell, Acacia Santos, and Charlie Walker
The 2016 Celebration of Service took place on April 6, 2016. The 2016 honorees were:
Sullivan Award Recipient – Community Member: Barbara Wortham
Sullivan Award Recipient – University of Mississippi Student: Ann-Marie Herod
Sullivan Award Finalists – University of Mississippi Students: Tobi Ku, Caroline Loveless, Patrick Reed, and Bethany Summerford
The 2015 Celebration of Service took place on April 14th, 2015. The 2015 honorees were:
Sullivan Award Recipient: Chancellor Dan Jones
Sullivan Award Recipient – Community Member: Darryail Whittington
Sullivan Award Recipient – University of Mississippi Student: Deterrian Shackelford
Sullivan Award Finalists – University of Mississippi Students: Sarah Ball and Felicia Pollard
The Sullivan Award was presented at the Inaugural Celebration of Service on April 9th, 2014. The 2014 honorees were:
Sullivan Award Recipient – Community Member: Carol Van Besien
Sullivan Award Recipient – University of Mississippi Student: Mary-Haston Leary
Sullivan Award Finalists – University of Mississippi Students: Conner Clark, Deterrian “D.T.” Shackelford, and Devin Thomas