Congratulations to our 2023 Alumni Award recipients

Alumni Association Annual Awards


Distinguished Alumna Award - Dr. Valli Meeks '77
Distinguished Alumnus Award - William Plunkett '65, PhD
Young Alumnus Award - Kelly Curtis '12​​​​​​​
Hall of Alumni of Color Achievers - Stanley Battle '73, PhD

Alumni Hall at Springfield College in a glorious sunset.
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 service over a period of time to his or her alma mater. Candidates will have also demonstrated dedication to the Humanics philosophy.

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.

Young Alumnus/a Award

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

Hall of Alumni of Color Achievers

Established in 2021, individuals receiving this recognition are honored for professional excellence and outstanding service to others. Candidates must be out of college for a minimum of 15 years.

Alumni Association Annual Awards

Nomination Form for 2024


PLEASE NOTE:
  • Deadline for nomination is February 1, 2024
  • 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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