Alumni Awards
Brenau Alumni Award nominations are open year-round, but the deadline for your nomination to be considered for a given year should be submitted by the end of January. Nominations from previous years will be considered in the future, if not selected.
Winners are selected by a committee of their peers. Awardees will be notified by March 15th. Awards are presented at Alumni Reunion Weekend each spring.
Academy Alumna of the Year
The Academy Alumna award is given to an Academy alumna each year who has given back to Brenau through her dedicated service and support.
Alumni Hall of Fame
The Alumni Hall of Fame award is given to an alum who has made an outstanding and lasting contribution to their country, state, community, and to Brenau. The alum perpetuates the excellence of Brenau through their leadership, loyal support, service, and dedication.
Athletics Hall of Fame
Brenau University Athletics welcomes nominations for the Brenau Athletics Hall of Fame. The Brenau University community is encouraged to nominate former student-athletes, coaches, administrators, staff and friends for the Athletics Hall of Fame. Please see the requirements for each on the form linked below.
Community Service Award
The Community Service award is given to an alum who has, through work in their home community, made a lasting contribution through knowledge, culture, and service.
OT Outstanding Alumni Award
During last year’s Visiting Occupational Science Scholar Lectureship Series, the School of Occupational Therapy began to recognize an alumni by awarding one program alumni with the Outstanding Alumni Award from the School of Occupational Therapy. Alumni can be nominated by their peers, persons who have benefited from their practice, or on their own accord. The nomination form will be available soon.
Professional Achievement Award
The Professional Achievement award is given to an alum who has distinguished themselves in their chosen profession.
Service to Brenau University
The Service to Brenau award is given to an alum who exemplifies a personal commitment to Brenau University.
Young Alumna Award
The Young Alumna award is given to a traditional-aged Women’s College alumna who has graduated within the last 15 years and demonstrated outstanding achievements in one or more of the following ways: promotions, recognition, honor organizations, public appearances, expertise in field, professional leadership, and/or continued education.
Scholarships for Current Students
The Alumni Association offers several scholarship opportunities to students, which are available each year, beginning on February 1. Applications are due February 28. Students will receive communications regarding the scholarship from the Offices of Alumni Engagement and Student Development & Engagement.
This scholarship is available to candidates in both the Women’s College and the undergraduate school. This scholarship shall be awarded to sophomores or juniors seeking an undergraduate degree in any academic discipline and who have a 3.0 or higher GPA. The scholarship shall be awarded with consideration given to the student’s reflection on the Brenau Ideal, campus involvement, volunteer commitment at Brenau, and financial need.
This scholarship provides financial assistance to a Brenau student who aspires to the Brenau Ideal, who will carry on the spirit of service to Brenau that Josephine Winter Rainey displayed throughout her lifetime, who will inspire and enhance the lives of all Brenau students, and who will encourage participation in the life of Brenau after graduation.
This Scholarship provides financial assistance to a Brenau student who is local to Hall County and previously completed dual enrollment at Brenau University.