2026 Public Service Award Nomination
The University of Tennessee Alumni Association Public Service Award is presented each year to a UTC faculty or staff member to recognize outstanding achievement in public service. This recognition stimulates the growth and development of the university’s public service role.
It includes a $1,000 award, a certificate, and an invitation to the UTAA Board of Governors reception and dinner.
Previous award winners listed below are not eligible.
2021: Dr. Michael Thompson
2022: Meredith Perry
2023: Dr. Jamie Harvey
2024: Dr. Erika Schafer
2025: Jessica Pierce
Applications are due March 27, 2026.



