Institutional Awards
The most prestigious awards granted by Wartburg College are listed below. Nomination deadlines and additional information can be found at the links provided.
Graven Award
Nominations Open
Nominations Close: March 1
Awarded: April of Next Year
The Graven Award is funded by the Judge Henry N. and Helen T. Graven Endowment for The Ministry of the Laity: The Church in the World and goes to a person “whose life is nurtured and guided by a strong sense of Christian calling and who is making a significant contribution to community, church and society.”
Honorary Degrees
Nominations Open
Nominations Close: March 1
Awarded: May of Next Year
Wartburg College confers honorary degrees in order to acknowledge individuals who, by virtue of their distinguished service or outstanding achievement, have demonstrated the personal qualities and values which the College espouses in our mission and goals.
Wartburg Medal
Nominations Open
Nominations Close: March 1
Awarded: April of Next Year
The Wartburg Medal is awarded by the College to recognize individuals who have provided significant service over a sustained period of time to the College. The Wartburg Medal recipients are individuals who have a personal commitment to the College’s mission, quality, and character.
Alumni Awards
The Alumni Board is a voluntary group that selects recipients for the following awards. If you are interested in joining the Alumni Board, click here for details.
Athletic Hall of Fame Awards
Once an individual is nominated, the nominee’s name will stay on the ballot for 10 years. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee selects the inductees.