The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference recognized Morehouse College as the winner of the 2023-24 SIAC Citizenship Award, presented by Georgia Power, at its 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, July 10th.
This esteemed honor marks the Maroon Tigers' fourth Citizenship Award victory.
The annual SIAC Citizenship Award is presented to the member institution whose Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) excels in campus and community engagement throughout the academic year.
The efforts of each committee are evaluated utilizing a points system:
- Community Engagement (25 points max.)
- Community Service (25 points max.)
- Make-A-Wish Foundation (25 points max.)
- Attendance to Meetings/Conference Calls (10 points max.)
- Pictures of SAAC Events/Initiatives (15 points max.)
PREVIOUS SIAC CITIZENSHIP AWARD HONOREES
2022-23: Allen University
2021-22: Allen University
2020-21: Morehouse College
2019-20: Morehouse College
2018-19: Morehouse College
2017-18: Clark Atlanta University
2016-17: Spring Hill College
2015-16: Albany State University
2010-11: Albany State University
2009-10: Claflin University
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of HBCUs in Georgia with headquarters in downtown Atlanta. The SIAC includes 15 member institutions (Albany State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Savannah State University, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous seven-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors seven men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com
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