Apollo/Alumni Achievement Award
The Apollo Award, given each year since 1966, is presented by the St. Petersburg College Alumni Association to the top associate degree graduate. Winners are chosen for their leadership, scholastic standing, community service, honors and awards. Now, the association is adding an award for baccalaureate graduates. The awards will be:
- Associate degree recipient - Apollo Award
- Baccalaureate degree recipient - Alumni Achievement Award
Review the application process today. Applications must be submitted by March 5.
The winner receives:
- Scholarship check for $1,000 for the Apollo Award, $1,500 for the Alumni Achievement Award;
- Lifetime membership in the SPC Alumni Association;
- One-year honorary appointment to the SPC Alumni Association Board of Directors.
- His/her name is inscribed on a permanent trophy at the college and he/she joins a list of previous recipients dating back to 1966.
2009 winner
Melinda Thackrah was named the 2009 Apollo Award winner at the May 9 graduation ceremony at Tropicana Field. Watch her acceptance speech below and read the profiles and pictures of the four 2009 finalists.
