Student Experience Awards

The Division of Student Experience celebrates students each year at the annual Student Experience Awards Gala in April. The Awards Gala recognizes outstanding student leaders of all classifications who have contributed to campus life at MC. The 2026 Student Experience Awards Gala is scheduled for Monday, April 27th, 2026.

Nominations for Student Experience Awards are accepted from the entire campus community.

Awards & Nominations

Hall of Fame

Established in 1960, the Hall of Fame is awarded to senior students for outstanding leadership ability, scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, participation and contribution to student life, and dedication to serving God and fellow man. This recognition is one of the highest honors to be given on the MC campus. Each year, two females and two males are chosen for the honor.

Nominated students should:

have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability through campus organizations or leadership teams
achieved scholastically at MC
been involved in extracurricular activities
contributed to student life
shown dedication to serving God and fellow man
be a currently enrolled student at MC holding senior hours

Nominate for Hall of Fame 2026

Nominations for Hall of Fame 2026 will close on Monday, March 16th, 2026.

Scott-Swor Founder's Award

The Scott-Swor Founder's Award is conferred upon the senior student who has been chosen for having made a significant contribution to student life of the college exemplifying the ideals of the founders of the college and their successors, quality of living, leadership, and service. In memory of Dr. Charles W. Scott who served the MC community for 30 years and Dr. Chester E. Swor, a Baptist evangelist, alumnus, and one-time faculty/staff member of MC.

Nominated students should:

have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability through campus organizations or leadership teams
achieved scholastically at MC
been involved in extracurricular activities
contributed to student life
represent the ideals of the founders of MC and their successors
be a currently enrolled student at MC holding senior hours

Nominate for the Scott-Swor Founder's Award 2026

Nominations for Scott-Swor Founder's Award 2026 will close on Monday, March 16th, 2026.

Senior Awards of Excellence in Leadership

The Senior Awards of Excellence in Leadership recognize senior students who are distinguished by visionary leadership on campus and their vision of greatness. Students receiving this award may have shown leadership in a particular organization or department, or have served in various roles across campus.

Nominated students should:

have demonstrated excellent leadership ability through campus organizations or leadership teams
achieved scholastically at MC
been involved in extracurricular activities
contributed to student life
be a currently enrolled student at MC holding senior hours

*Hall of Fame and Scott-Swor Founders Award will not be announced until April. Therefore, feel free to nominate students you may have nominated for those awards as well. Multiple students typically receive the Senior Award of Excellence in Leadership.

Nominate for the Senior Awards of Excellence in Leadership beginning March 16th

Nominations for this award will close on Friday, March 20th, 2026.

Student Experience Servant Leadership Award

The Student Experience Servant Leadership Award recognizes sophomore and junior students who have served the campus as a whole and are actively leading on campus through engagement, servicce to the institution and living out our Christian mission.

Nominated students should:

have demonstrated servant leadership through campus organizations or leadership teams
achieved scholastically at MC
been involved in extracurricular activities
contributed to student life and the Christian mission of the institution
be a currently enrolled student at MC holding sophomore or junior hours

* Multiple students typically receive the Student Experience Servant Leadership Award.

Nominate for the Student Experience Servant Leadership Award beginning March 16th

Nominations for this award will close on Friday, March 20th, 2026.

Freshman Female of the Year and Freshman Male of the Year

The Freshman Female of the Year and the Freshman Male of the Year are each recognized for their ability to emulate the vision and mission of the university throughout the course of their first year at MC.

Nominated students should:

have demonstrated involvement and commitment to campus organizations and leadership teams
achieved scholastically at MC
be committed to the Christian mission of MC
be a currently enrolled student at MC with freshman hours

Nominate for Freshman Female of the Year and Freshman Male of the Year beginning March 20th