Dr. Paul Meek was a leader at UT Martin in multiple roles from 1934 to 1967. As Executive Officer and then Chancellor, Dr. Meek led our campus through many difficult challenges and transitions, including a World War that nearly caused the institution to close permanently. However, through Dr. Meek’s leadership, the institution survived and soon began to thrive, leading to the university we know today. Our campus library is named after Dr. Meek to honor his contributions to the university.
First awarded in 1970, the Paul and Martha Meek Leadership Award was established to recognize graduating seniors that have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership while pursuing their education at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The award was originally established and funded by the three Meek children to honor their parents and to honor students that embodied the same spirit of leadership shared by Dr. Meek.
Students are nominated for the award by the professional staff in Student Affairs.
Award Winners
Spring 2023
Gracie Barber
Tia Moore
Fall 2023
Daariq Burton
Emma Copley
Spring 2024
Iman Ahmed
Colby Maclin
Faith Pilkington
Fall 2024
Bionca Barnes
Lauryn Davis