List of Florida State University Torch Award recipients
The award is named after the three torches on the seal of Florida State University.Each torch represents one Latin word of the school's motto: Vires, embodying moral, physical and intellectual strength; Artes, expressing an appreciation of aesthetics and the beauty of intellectual pursuits; and Mores, exhibiting respect for customs, character and tradition.[1] The actual name of the award is Faculty Senate Torch Awards, established in 1996 as a means for the faculty to honor the friends of FSU who have made sustained and significant contributions to the university's ability to fulfill its academic mission.[4] The committee accepts nominations and recommends recipients for the awards to the FSSC, which has final approval.The letter of nomination should document the nominee's contributions and accomplishments that support the university's ability to effectuate its academic mission.