Awards
![Granvil Vaughan Founders Award recipients with the Chancellor at Commencement](/UniversityAdvancement/_Files/founders.jpg)
Named in Honor of the Campus' founder, the award recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact upon the mission of Missouri State-West Plains.
![Honorary Degree recipient with the Chancellor at Commencement](/UniversityAdvancement/_Files/honorary.jpg)
Bestowed by the University to recognize extraordinary individuals who have given a substantial part of their lives to serving others and/or who have distinguished themselves.
![Award recipients with the Chancellor and the University system President](/UniversityAdvancement/_Files/distinguishedrecipients15.jpg)
Presented to former students of the West Plains campus in recognition of extraordinary achievement in personal and professional endeavors.
![Award recipients with the Chancellor and the University system President](/UniversityAdvancement/_Files/distinguished-awards.jpg)
Recognizes extraordinary service among former employees of the West Plains campus.
![Grizzly Booster Club member receiving Grizzly Track Award](/UniversityAdvancement/_Files/meetoursupportersgrbc.jpg)
Awarded by the Grizzly Booster Club Executive Committee to recognize extraordinary individuals who have given a substantial part of their lives to serving Grizzly Athletics.