Created by Florida State College for Women Alumnae Association

The Award of Honor was established by the Florida State College for Women Alumnae Association for conferring upon graduates of the College who attained prominence in their post-graduate careers. The idea of the award was first proposed at the Alumnae Institute in November 1935 and was adopted at the meeting of the Executive Council of the Alumnae Association immediately following the Institute. FSCW President Conradi's charge was to appoint a committee to develop the plan for the award. The members of the committee were Miss Nina McAdam, chairman; Mrs. Clara Johnson Wallis; Mrs. Felicia Williams Traxler; Miss Maud McCall; Mrs. Dorothy Johnson Nilson; Miss Julia Smith; and Miss Lucy Pope. According to the 1937 program, the Award of Honor was conferred upon graduates "for attainment in the field of science, of liberal arts, of professional accomplishment, of civic and social service, and of distinguished service to the College." The first awards were conferred at a special ceremony on Alumnae Day, May 23, 1936, at the Augusta Conradi Theater.

Recommendations for the award were made annually by any alumna or by the members of the College Executive Council to the Award of Honor's Alumnae Committee. The Committee reviewed the complete histories and records of the post-graduate careers of all nominees for the award. Successful candidates received the unanimous vote of the Committee, and the decision of the Committee was final. However, a nomination could be re-submitted with additional data for consideration of an award.

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