ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Virginia Tech honored one of its legends and icons – Frank Beamer – during its commencement ceremony Friday morning.
Beamer was emotional as he received the UT Prosim Medal and a standing ovation from the more than 7,000 graduates and their families.
The award recognizes those who embody service, sacrifice, generosity, and esteem accomplishments.
Beamer graduated from Tech in 1969 and is the winningest coach in the school’s history, having coached the football team from 1987 to 2015. He also does philanthropic work, promoting literacy across our region.