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2009 Tucker Dorsey Blue Key Alumni Banquet Oct 2, 2009 The three main purposes for the annual banquet are to recognize and honor: the new student initiates and honorary members who were inducted earlier this year, the Young Alumnus Award Winner, and the Blue Key Service Award recipients. The banquet is sponsored by AT&T, the Richard B. Russell Foundation, and the University of Georgia Alumni Association. The new initiates are men and women of outstanding character and ability, who have not only achieved distinction for scholarship, but who also are recognized for their exemplary service to their peers, University, and community, as well as for their outstanding leadership. At the banquet, these new members are presented to past and present members of Blue Key. The Young Alumnus Award is presented to a Blue Key alumnus whose early professional and personal contributions have indicated a special level of service and leadership. The Blue Key Service Award is presented to distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to The University of Georgia, the state, and our nation, and who exhibit the Blue Key motto, “Serving I Live.”  Feb 4, 2009 Members of the UGA Blue Key Honor Society will visit the State Capitol on February 4, 2009. They will meet with Governor Sonny Perdue and other elected officials. Following morning visits to the Capitol, the members will host a luncheon in the Empire Room of the Sloppy Floyd Building. At the luncheon, members will be joined by state elected officials, Blue Key alumni, and Special Friends of the UGA Chapter of Blue Key Honor Society. Oct 10, 2008 The Blue Key Alumni Awards Banquet was held October 10, 2008, at The University of Georgia’s Georgia Center for Continuing Education. The three main purposes for the event were to recognize and honor: the new student initiates and honorary members who were inducted earlier this year, the Young Alumnus Award Winner, and the Blue Key Service Award Recipients. The banquet was sponsored by AT&T, the Richard B. Russell Foundation, and the University of Georgia Alumni Association. The new initiates are men and women of outstanding character and ability, who have not only achieved distinction for scholarship, but who also are recognized for their exemplary service to their peers, University, and community, as well as for their outstanding leadership. At the banquet, these new members are presented to past and present members of Blue Key. The recipients of the Tucker Dorsey Memorial Scholarships were Christina Faust and Rajesh Shah. The AT&T Student Leadership Award recipients were Katy Bowers and Kevin Chang. The Richard B. Russell Student Leadership Award was presented to Courtney Kupets and Andrew Rasmussen. The Young Alumnus Award is presented to a Blue Key alumnus whose early professional and personal contributions have indicated a special level of service and leadership. The 2008 recipient was Professor Scott Hershovitz, associate professor of law at the University of Michigan. The Blue Key Service Award is presented to distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to The University of Georgia, the state, and our nation, and who exhibit the Blue Key motto, “Serving I Live.” The Blue Key Service Awards were presented by Dr. Michael F. Adams, University of Georgia President. The 2008 recipients were Charles E. Campbell, Jim Nalley, and Suzanne Yoculan. Apr 7, 2008 The Blue Key National Honor Society is a general honor society which bases its eligibility on all-around leadership in student life, high scholastic achievement, and service to others. This organization is unique in that it recognizes students at colleges and universities throughout the nation for an exemplary and balanced record of achievement inside and outside the classroom. Blue Key celebrates and honors the many accomplishments of it membership. It's members express leadership through the engagement in service activities which enhance the well being and reputation of the institution and greater community. Blue Key initiates deserving students who have a demonstrated record of success and excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service every spring. Blue Key salutes observable meritorious achievement and continued growth, development, and leadership by example. Blue Key National Honor Society recognizes the uppermost percentile of students who have a distinguished and balanced record in all areas. Mar 30, 2008 The Ceremony in which the new initiates are inducted into the University of Georgia Blue Key National Honor Society. This ceremony is held every spring in the University Chapel. Jan 30, 2008 Members of the UGA Blue Key Honor Society recently visited the State Capitol. They met with Governor Sonny Perdue and were recognized by the Georgia Senate. Senator Jack Hill escorted Blue Key president Mia Catharine Morgan and treasurer Kramer Johnson onto the Senate Floor. After being introduced to the Senate, Mia Catharine was given the opportunity to briefly express sincere appreciation for the recognition of UGA's Blue Key Honor Society. Following morning visits to the Capitol, the members, along with co-advisors Tom Landrum and Bob Izlar, hosted a luncheon at the Commerce Club. At the luncheon, members were joined by state elected officials, Blue Key alumni, and Special Friends of Blue Key. |
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