CLEMSON UNIVERSITY NAMED A CO-WINNER FOR OPERATION HAT TRICK (OHT) 2022 EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD FOR IMPROVING LIVES OF U.S. VETERANS

Operation Hat Trick (OHT), a non-profit supporting the recovery of wounded service members and veterans, has recognized Clemson University’s outstanding efforts in aiding the recovery of wounded U.S. combat service members and veterans by naming the University a co-winner for its 2022 Excellence in Service Award. In recognition of the University’s impact, OHT will make a $40,000 donation to the Purple Heart Homes, Golden Corner Chapter on the University’s behalf. Operation Hat Trick Founder and President Dot Sheehan presented the Excellence in Service Awards at the Collegiate Licensing Company Licensing Seminar in Atlanta on April 27.

Clemson was a finalist in 2021 and 2020, and won the award in 2019.

Clemson was one of five finalists this year, which included Western Michigan University, the University of Arizona, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech. The finalists were chosen based on their efforts to fully integrate OHT on and off their campuses through a presence in their bookstores and other retail outlets; promoting veterans’ causes through their social media properties and advertising campaigns; and generating additional revenue that will be used to support the recovery of wounded service members and veterans.

“I am so very proud of what Clemson has done to support Operation Hat Trick and veterans who have been wounded, and are now recovering from invisible and visible injuries,” said Dot Sheehan, Founder and CEO of Operation Hat Trick.  “The University has shown not only a long-standing commitment to support OHT but also a commitment to support their local community, which is so critical. We at OHT are honored and proud to partner with Clemson.”