Alumni Association Annual Awards

James Naismith, Class of 1891
1935 Tarbell Medallion Recipient

Tarbell Medallion - award criteria
Distinguished Alumni Award - award criteria
Young Alumni Award - award criteria
William H.J. Beckett Hall of Alumni Achievers - award criteria

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Nomination Form for 2026

PLEASE NOTE:

Deadline for nomination is February 1, 2026
Nominees must not be informed of their nomination.
Only the nominator should know the nominee has been submitted.
It is inappropriate for references to be provided or lobbying for a particular candidate to occur for any of the awards.

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Last Name

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Class Year

About the Nominee

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Nominee Class Year

Award for which you are nominating

Tarbell Medallion

Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus

Young Alumna/Alumnus

William H.J. Beckett Hall of Alumni Achievers

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Endorsement

2024 Springfield College Alumni Awards Recipients

2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony

Tarbell Medallion

The Tarbell Medallion, a facsimile of R. Tate McKenzie’s “The Joy of Effort,” first presented in 1935 as a gift from Edward Norris Tarbell, Class of 1889 and given annually to an alumnus or alumna out of school at least twenty years who has demonstrated varied outstanding volunteer service over a period of time to his or her alma mater. Candidates will have also demonstrated dedication to the Humanics philosophy.

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Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award

Established by the Class of 1940 in 1966. Individuals receiving this award are honored for professional excellence, outstanding achievement in their chosen field, and recognized for their service to others. Candidates must be out of college for a minimum of fifteen years.

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Young Alumnus/a Award

Established by the Class of 1966 in 1974 and presented to a graduate in the tenth-fifteenth reunion classes (2009 - 2014) in recognition of professional excellence and outstanding service to the College, community, state, and/or nation.

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William H.J. Beckett Hall of Alumni Achievers

The William H.J. Beckett Hall of Alumni Achievers was established in 2025. Beckett, Class of 1906, directed YMCAs, and taught, coached, and volunteered for organizations to create social change. This award honors an alumnus/a who has made outstanding contributions to their profession and used their platform to create opportunities that advance social change for all.

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