• The candidate must have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at Milligan University.
• The candidate must have graduated between 5 and 10 years prior to the date of nomination.
• The candidate must have demonstrated significant achievement in their field (e.g., business, education, ministry, healthcare, arts, science, service, etc.).
•  The candidate must exemplify high standards of integrity, Christian character, and a commitment to Milligan’s core values of faith, learning, and service.

Nominations must include a completed nomination form and data supporting the candidate’s accomplishments. (This data may consist of statistics, newspaper clippings, letters of reference, etc.) Anonymous nominations will not be considered.

• Nominations may be accepted from alumni, faculty, staff, administration, and relatives of nominees.
• Nominations may remain active for three nominating periods.
• Nominations received by June 1 of the calendar year will be considered for the calendar year; nominations received after June 1 will be considered in the following calendar year.

The selection committee consists of the Director of Alumni Relations, Milligan’s president, and University administrators.

• The candidate must have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at Milligan.

• Graduates from a traditional undergraduate program must have received their degree at least twenty years prior to date of nomination; graduates from a non-traditional program or a graduate program must have graduated a minimum of 5 years prior to date of nomination.

• The candidate must have accomplished deeds of significance to society.

• The candidate must be of the finest Christian character.

• The candidate’s life and accomplishments must have brought distinction to Milligan University.

Nominations must include a completed nomination form and data supporting the candidate’s accomplishments. (This data may consist of statistics, newspaper clippings, letters of reference, etc.) Anonymous nominations will not be considered.

• Nominations may be accepted from alumni, faculty, staff, administration, and relatives of nominees.
• Nominations may remain active for three nominating periods.
• Nominations received by June 1 of the calendar year will be considered for the calendar year; nominations received after June 1 will be considered in the following calendar year.

The selection committee consists of the Director of Alumni Relations, Milligan’s president, and University administrators.

• The candidate must have successfully completed a minimum of 24 credit hours at Milligan University.

• The candidate must have graduated at least ten years prior to the date of nomination.

• The candidate must have brought distinction to Milligan University through his/her career (i.e. business, education, missions, ministry, science, medicine, research, volunteer service, journalism, art, music, etc.).

• The candidate must demonstrate high standards of integrity and Christian character.

Nominations must include a completed nomination form and data supporting the candidate’s accomplishments. (This data may consist of statistics, newspaper clippings, letters of reference, etc.) Anonymous nominations will not be considered.

• Nominations may be accepted from alumni, faculty, staff, administration, and relatives of nominees.
• Nominations may remain active for three nominating periods.
• Nominations received by June 1 of the calendar year will be considered for the calendar year; nominations received after June 1 will be considered in the following calendar year.

The selection committee consists of the Director of Alumni Relations, Milligan’s president, and University administrators.

The Heritage Award is awarded in appreciation for longevity and dedication to Milligan.

Recipients

• The candidate must be an alumnus/a of Milligan University or have had a significant association with the Milligan University athletics program. (e.g. Dr. Orvel Crowder, who was inducted in 1996, was not an alumnus but was a professor and distinguished wrestling coach.)

• If an alumnus/a, the candidate must have graduated at least five years prior to date of nomination. However, greater consideration will be given to those who have graduated 10 or more years prior to the date of nomination.

• The candidate must have brought distinction to Milligan University through athletics participation.

• The candidate must demonstrate high standards of integrity and Christian character.

Nominations must include a completed nomination form and data supporting the candidate’s accomplishments. (This data may consist of statistics, newspaper clippings, letters of reference, etc.) Anonymous nominations will not be considered.

• Nominations may be accepted from alumni, faculty, staff, administration, and relatives of nominees.
• Nominations may remain active for three nominating periods.
• Nominations received by June 1 of the calendar year will be considered for the calendar year; nominations received after June 1 will be considered in the following calendar year.

The selection committee consists of the Director of Alumni Relations, Milligan’s president, and University administrators.

The 2026 recipients of the Athletics Hall of Fame Award are Sarah (Robinson ’20) Abarietos and Martin Street (’79).

Click here to be redirected to www.milliganbuffs.com for a list of past recipients.

• The candidate must not be an alumnus or alumna of Milligan University or Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan.
• The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the cause of Christ beyond the walls of the church.
• The candidate must exemplify faithful stewardship of his or her life, influence, and resources.
• The candidate must demonstrate excellence in Christian character and integrity.
• The candidate must provide clear evidence of Christian leadership within the church and the broader community.

Nominations must include a completed nomination form and data supporting the candidate’s accomplishments. (This data may consist of statistics, newspaper clippings, letters of reference, etc.) Anonymous nominations will not be considered.

• Nominations may be accepted from alumni, faculty, staff, administration and relatives of nominees.
• Nominations may remain active for three nominating periods.
• Nominations received by June 1 of the calendar year will be considered for the calendar year; nominations received after June 1 will be considered in the following calendar year.
• Nominations are accepted from alumni and friends of the University.

The selection committee consists of the Director of Alumni Relations, Milligan’s president, and University administrators.

The 2026 recipient of the Leaders in Christian Service Award is Robert Seymour.

Click here to be redirected to the Leaders in Christian Service page for a list of past recipients.