Based on nominations, the Center for TSM selects recipients annually for the following awards:

This award is presented to an individual that has exhibited a significant, sustained contribution to TSM over a career.

2010 - James Graham
2009 - John A. Williams (BIO)
2008 - William W. Magruder (BIO)
2007 - Eddy Roberts, Retired President of BellSouth Kentucky
2006 - Dr. Gene Wells Ray

This award is presented to an individual that has made a significant contribution to TSM by their leadership, technical and/or management skills.

2011 - David Armstrong (BIO)
2010 - Allen Lind (BIO)
2009 - Allison Willoughby (BIO)
2008 - Trevor R. Bonnstetter (BIO)
2007 - Brian Mefford, CEO ConnectKentucky
2006 - Dick Anderson

This award is presented to an individual or company that has started a TSM related company or significantly expanded an operation in Kentucky or the MSU service area.

2011 - Doug Truitt & John Truitt (BIO)
2009 - Chuck Jones (BIO)
2008 - Chris Mills & Clinton Mills (BIO)
2007 - Jeff Harlan, USA CEO Winscribe (formerly WWL)
2006 - John Williams

2010 - Rayleen Pirnie (BIO)       2010 - Joe Popinski (BIO)       2010 - Carlos Lopez (BIO)
2009 - Laurie Novak (BIO)
2008 - Dick Anderson
2007 - Hilda Legg

This award is presented to a faculty or staff member for excellence in teaching, research, and/or community service

2011 - George Rice
2010 - Michael Bowman (BIO)
2009 - James Weatherly (BIO)

This award is presented to a TSM graduate that has brought credit to themself and Murray State University

2011 - Chad Price (Undergrad, BIO) and Paul Suwannarat (Grad, BIO)
2010 - Derek McCallum (Undergrad, BIO) and Josh Hawkins (Grad, BIO)
2009 - Kent Bohanon (Undergrad, BIO) and Michael Ramage (Grad, BIO)