As the midterm point of the semester approaches, the search for the 2011 Prairie View A&M University Humanitarian Award recipient has began.
As a campus that prides itself on its service to the community, PVAMU wanted to encourage and inspire its students to promote contribution to social change through action.
During the 2004-2005 academic school year, Prairie View crafted an annual award to recognize a student and a non-student who exemplified what it means to be a true humanitarian.
“The Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals whose lives reflect their dedication to Prairie View’s highest humanitarian principles. It is for those whose lives clearly exemplify a ‘spirit of love and helpfulness to others’,” explained Neal Baines, Assistant to the Administrator and Human Resources Officer, “In other words, one must demonstrate passion or love in the course of their life for others. This involves, but is not limited to, going out of their way to show love and to help others when in need. It does not mean just once in life, but whenever the opportunity becomes available, this individual does whatever they can to help in an act of love.”