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One of the most prestigious conference awards in college athletics the Big Ten Medal of Honor was first awarded in 1915 to one student-athlete from the graduating class of each university who had “attained the greatest proficiency in athletics and scholastic work.” The 12 institutions of the Big Ten feature nearly 10000 student-athletes more than any other conference and only 24 of those individuals are recognized each year with the Big Ten Medal of Honor.