Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
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In 1925, the New York Southern Society began presenting the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award for excellence of character and service to humanity in honor of prominent New York lawyer, Algernon Sydney Sullivan
. The first award was presented at Peabody College
in Nashville, now part of Vanderbilt University
. That success led to the establishment of the Award in other institutions, and for the disposition of the fund provided for that purpose.
The Award consists of a copper medallion, an engraved certificate, and the biography of Algernon Sydney Sullivan
. Recipients were chosen yearly from the graduation class of each institution, which also had the privilege of honoring one non-student conspicuously helpful to and associated with the institution in its effort to encourage and preserve a high standard of character.
By 1934, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award was being presented to deserving individuals at thirteen colleges throughout the South. In 1936, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation
began distributing scholarships at four of those institutions.
Algernon Sydney Sullivan
For the Louisiana Republican politician, see Algernon Sidney Badger.Algernon Sydney Sullivan was a New York lawyer. Sullivan, together with William Nelson Cromwell, founded Sullivan & Cromwell in 1879....
. The first award was presented at Peabody College
Peabody College
Peabody College of Education and Human Development was founded in 1875 when the University of Nashville, located in Nashville, Tennessee, split into two separate educational institutions...
in Nashville, now part of Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
. That success led to the establishment of the Award in other institutions, and for the disposition of the fund provided for that purpose.
The Award consists of a copper medallion, an engraved certificate, and the biography of Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Algernon Sydney Sullivan
For the Louisiana Republican politician, see Algernon Sidney Badger.Algernon Sydney Sullivan was a New York lawyer. Sullivan, together with William Nelson Cromwell, founded Sullivan & Cromwell in 1879....
. Recipients were chosen yearly from the graduation class of each institution, which also had the privilege of honoring one non-student conspicuously helpful to and associated with the institution in its effort to encourage and preserve a high standard of character.
By 1934, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award was being presented to deserving individuals at thirteen colleges throughout the South. In 1936, the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation
The Sullivan Foundation was formed by the New York legislature on March 30, 1930, with the mission of promoting:"The welfare of mankind...and to continue, carry out and further the philanthropies and philanthropic aims of the late Algernon Sydney Sullivan and Mary Mildred Hammond Sullivan, and more...
began distributing scholarships at four of those institutions.