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Academic Achievement Award. Academic Achievement Award. This cash award is presented to the two graduates, earning first baccalaureate degrees, who have achieved the highest level of academic distinction at the University. The Academic Achievement Award acknowledges the self-discipline and great effort, as well as the dedication and zeal required for a student to achieve the highest in academic excellence.

Herbert W. Armstrong Excellence Award. This is the highest award recognition by the University upon an undergraduate student. The Herbert W. Armstrong Excellence Award, consisting of a ribboned medal bearing his likeness and a cash award, is conferred annually at Commencement Exercises in May to the two outstanding baccalaureate degree candidates exemplifying "the pursuit of excellence." Herbert W. Armstrong, whose photo appears at the left, was a man of quality, excellence, dedication and balance. He was equally at home with scholars, musicians, athletes, diplomats and royalty. He was recognized and respected by leaders in government, industry and education around the world.

Until his death in 1986, he was pastor general of the Worldwide Church of God and editor in chief of the Plain Truth magazine which he began publishing in 1934. In 1947 Mr. Armstrong founded Ambassador College in Pasadena, California. He was also founder and chairman of the Ambassador International Cultural Foundation, known for its cultural, charitable and humanitarian activities. Herbert Armstrong visited more than 70 countries proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom of God, and he was highly honored by heads of state in such critical areas as China and Japan, Black and South Africa, Israel and Egypt. He authored several books including The Mystery of the Ages, The Missing Dimension in Sex, The Incredible Human Potential and The United States and Britain in Prophecy. His works also included The Seven Laws of Success and his Autobiography. Mr. Armstrong's versatility gives meaning to this award—“in the pursuit of excellence.”