The Emeriti Alumni Society Awards recognize individuals whose service, leadership and legacy have made a lasting impact on Florida State University. These honors celebrate the dedication and achievements of members of the Seminole community who embody the spirit of FSU. Awards are presented annually during Homecoming as part of the Emeriti Alumni Society Induction Brunch and Awards Ceremony. Award Categories Commitment to Excellence Award Established in 1991, this award honors living members of the Emeriti Alumni Society who have demonstrated a longstanding record of devotion to Florida State University and achieved personal success that brings honor and distinction to the university. Conradi Lifetime Achievement Award Established in 1998, this posthumous award recognizes deceased members of the Emeriti Alumni Society who devoted their lives to faithful service to Florida State University and whose contributions continue to reflect the values of the university. Dean Eyman Distinctive Service Award Established in 2001, this award honors non-alumni faculty or university personnel, living or deceased, who have provided exceptional guidance and support to students and contributed meaningfully to the growth and advancement of Florida State University. Current Honorees Yvonne Brown Dean Eyman Distinctive Service Award Davis Gaines B.A. ’76 Commitment to Excellence Award Ryals Lee Jr. Dean Eyman Distinctive Service Award Barbara Palmer B.S. ’70, M.S. ’74 Commitment to Excellence Award Wayne Wallace III B.S. ’74 Commitment to Excellence Award