Bearcat Award

The Bearcat Award is the highest honor given in the name of Homecoming participation.  This award recognizes student organizations and residence halls that take an active and spirited part in Homecoming Week.  This award will be given to the organization or residence hall that is the overall winner in Homecoming Relay Races and other activities.  Bearcat Award points are earned through attendance and participation in all activities during the week’s events. 

The Bearcat Award will consist of recognition on a plaque and $400 to be awarded to the organization or to the residence hall’s programming fund.  Representatives from Campus Activities Board will visit the winners by appointment to present the Bearcat Award.

Current standings will be posted on this page, and winners will be announced during halftime of the Homecoming Football Game.  Awards will be presented to category winners and the overall winner following Homecoming week.

The Homecoming Games will begin on Sunday, October 11 at Leemon Field.  Relay Races and Games will begin at 2:30pm.

2008 Bearcat Award Winners:  Sigma Nu

2007 Bearcat Award Winners:  Kappa Sigma Tau

2006 Bearcat Award Winners:  McKendree University Cheerleaders