Award of Merit

Since 1952, the Bethany College Alumni Association has presented annually the Alumni Award of Merit to graduates of more than 20 years who have exemplified distinguished service in their professional lives while maintaining an interest in Bethany College. Recipients are nominated by former classmates or friends and selections are made by a vote of the Alumni Council.

Selection Criteria:

1. A record of noteworthy achievement and service to humanity in public or church life.                                                                                                                  

OR

2. A contribution of creativity in the Arts and/or Sciences.                                            

OR

3. The head of a recognized organization or outstanding leadership and participation in the same.

AND                                                                                                     

4. A continuing interest in his or her Alma Mater.

Nomination Deadline for the Award of Merit is August 1 and is awarded each Spring at the Alumni Recognition Banquet.

Nomination Form Award of Merit

List of previous Award of Merit Recipients.

Gold Award

In order to recognize the outstanding achievement and service to society by a  graduate of the last two decades, the Alumni Association of this institution shall bestow annually the GOLD Award.

Selection Criteria

1. A record of noteworthy achievement and service to humanity in public or church life. 

OR

2. A contribution of creativity in the Arts and/or Sciences.

OR

3. The head of a recognized organization or outstanding leadership and participation in the same.

AND

4. A continuing interest in Bethany College

Nomination Deadline for the Gold is February 1. The award is presented during Homecoming ceremonies.

Nomination Form GOLD Award

Listing of prior GOLD Award recipients.

Athletic Hall of Honor

The Bethany College Athletic Hall of Honor gives recognition to individuals whose performance on the athletic field during their time at Bethany College was noteworthy and exemplary of high standards for which Bethany College athletics historically have been known.

Selection Criteria:

1. The individual selected shall have been a former student-athlete and/or letter winner, a former coach, or an individual who was significantly involved in Bethany College athletics.

AND

2. For student-athletes, the last year of participation in athletics at Bethany College shall have been at least 8 years before election to the Hall of Honor.

AND 

3. Selection for membership in the Bethany College Athletic Hall of Honor shall be determined by the quality and caliber of athletic performance and by the individual's contribution to the team concept of athletic endeavor through leadership as cited by the coaches and teammates involved.

Nomination Deadline is March 1 of each year and this award is presented during Homecoming Weekend.

Nomination Form Athletic Hall of Honor.

Listing of previous Athletic Hall of Honor recipients.

Alumni Coach of the Year

The Bethany College Alumni Coach of the Year Award was established in order to recognize the individual Bethany College former student or graduate who has directed and coached a secondary or collegiate varsity sport team or teams to a level of performance which is recognized as outstanding by those associated with that particular varsity sport. 

Selection Criteria:

1. The individual selected shall have been a former student or graduate of Bethany College.

OR

2. The individual shall have coached a secondary or collegiate varsity sport team or teams to a level of performance, which is recognized as outstanding by those associated with that particular sport.

OR

3. It is the intent of this award to recognize the coach's roel in teh successful athletic season.

Nomination Deadline for the Alumni Coach of the Year is March 1 of each year and is awarded during Homecoming Weekend.

Nomination Form Alumni Coach of the Year

Listing of previous Alumni Coach of the Year recipients