Awards & Honors

Each year, the College of Education and Health Professions holds its Annual Awards Banquet at Columbus State University to honor Hall of Fame inductees, COEHP Alumni Teachers of the Year, and COEHP students, faculty, and alumni for achievements in their respective fields. Click below to view awards and recipients from past ceremonies.

To see previous years awards, click here

2012 Awards Ceremony

The College of Education and Health Professions held its annual awards ceremony at the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. This ceremony honors alumni, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff.

Hall of Fame

The Columbus State University Educator Hall of Fame was established to honor those individuals who have an academic connection to Columbus State University and have made an extraordinary contribution to the education profession. Nominees must have earned a degree or certification endorsement from Columbus State University; must have been active in P-16 education for a minimum of 15 years; and must have made extraordinary contributions to the profession as demonstrated by their nomination packet.

2012 Inductees
Dr. Spencer Garrard

Dr. Terry Irvin

Dr. Tommy Lee

Hall of Fame Recipients (PDF)

Hall of Fame Nomination Form (PDF)

H. T. Ford Graduate Servant Leadership Award

The H.T. Ford Graduate Servant Leadership Award is presented to a Columbus State University College of Education and Health Professions graduate student who has best exemplified the spirit of excellence in the following categories:

Demonstrated Excellence in the Area of Leadership
Demonstrated Excellence in the Area of Service
Demonstrated Excellence in the Area of Academic Performance (Include GPA)
Demonstrated Excellence in Commitment to the Development of Self and Others

2011-2012 Recipient
Earl Barnett, Teacher Education

Thomas E. Harrison Leadership Award

The Thomas E. Harrison Leadership Award is presented to a Columbus State University College of Education and Health Professions graduate student, member of the COEHP faculty or staff, administrator, or education partner whose leadership has contributed in significant ways to the College of Education and Health Professions. The term “education partner” is to be broadly interpreted and may include alumni, leaders in the partner schools, CSU faculty, staff, administrators, and others. This award recognizes those who demonstrate excellence in leadership and contribute significantly to the College of Education and Health Professions.

2011-2012 Recipient
Dr. Shawn Cruzen, Director, Coca-Cola Space Science Center