Awards Recommendation Form

Alumnae Honorary Degrees  Awarded to an alumna of genuine achievement and distinction who has contributed to learning in the arts and sciences or who has contributed to society in some service, career or otherwise, distinguished for both intellect and character.

Alumnae Medal of Honor  Awarded for eminent service in promoting the effectiveness of the Alumnae Association, for signal service in completing definite projects undertaken by the College, or for other noteworthy services which strengthen the position of the College. Deadline for submission: August 15 prior to Reunion year. Click here to read about the 2006 Alumnae Medal of Honor recipients.

Alumnae Trustee   Selected for willingness and ability to involve herself actively in the workings of the College, participate in the policy making discussions of the Board of Trustees, and use her expertise in special areas to enrich those discussions. Deadline for submission: January 15 annually.

Mary Lyon Award  Awarded to a young alumna who has been out of College fifteen years or less, who demonstrates promise or sustained achievement in her life, profession, or community consistent with the humane values which Mary Lyon exemplified in her life and inspired in others.

Achievement Award  Presented to an alumna whose achievements and service to the larger society, through salaried or volunteer fields of endeavor, exemplify the ideals of excellence of a liberal arts education, who uses her talents with professional distinction, sustained commitment, and creativity, and who reflects the visions and pioneering spirit of Mary Lyon.

Elizabeth Topham Kennan Award  Given periodically to an outstanding alumna educator, honoring the service former president Elizabeth Topham Kennan ’60 has given to the College and to higher education in general.

Loyalty Award The Loyalty Award will honor an alumna who has demonstrated consistent effort and active involvement in one area of service over an extended period of time.  Volunteer effort can be on behalf of a class, club, affinity group, the Association, or the College.  Nominees should be from classes that will hold reunions in the following spring.  Deadline for submission: January 15, 2007.

Young Alumnae Loyalty Award The Young Alumna Loyalty Award will honor an alumna who has demonstrated consistent effort and active involvement in one area of service over an extended period of time. Volunteer effort can be on behalf of a class, club, affinity group, the Association, or the College. Nominees may be from any class that has graduated ten years or fewer from the date of the upcoming reunion. Deadline for submission: January 15, 2007.