Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is given to alumni who have attained prominence in their professional career that is reflective of the legacy of excellence at GW.
The Spirit of GW Awards, formerly the GW Alumni Achievement Awards, recognizes the contributions and achievements of GW alumni and friends in each of the following categories:
The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is given to alumni who have attained prominence in their professional career that is reflective of the legacy of excellence at GW.
The GW Award for Philanthropy recognizes the extraordinary, long-time support of an individual, couple, or organization that has had a significant and inspiring impact on GW.
The Alumni Outstanding Service Award recognizes a graduate who has made significant and sustained contributions to GW through dedicated volunteer efforts that are perceived as beneficial to the university.
The Recent Alumni Achievement Award recognizes graduates of the past 10 years and who have attained notable achievements.
Nominations for the awards are solicited from within the university community from the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR), university leadership, and GW faculty and staff. Recommendations are shared with the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and the DAR Executive Leadership Council for final approval.
For additional information, contact Karen S. White at [email protected].
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(Previously Named Distinguished Alumni Service Awards)
* Denotes Jane Lingo Alumni Outstanding Service Award recipient
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* Denotes Recent Alumni Achievement Award recipient
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Special award made to alumni who served in the Armed Forces of our country during World War II.
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The Elizabeth J. Somers Alumnae Award honors the professional accomplishments of alumnae of the Mount Vernon College, Mount Vernon Seminary, and/or the Women’s Leadership Program. The award is presented annually at the Women’s Leadership Conference each spring.
Nominations are currently closed.
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The IMPACT Award is the highest form of recognition bestowed on distinguished Black alumni by the Office of Alumni Relations in partnership with the GW Black Alumni Association (GWBAA) Committee. The IMPACT Award celebrates three Black alumni who have demonstrated commitment to GW. Through professional endeavors and community engagement, IMPACT Award recipients have made indelible contributions to their alma mater, their local communities, and society at large.
Nominations are currently closed.
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Emerging Impact Recognition:
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Distinguished Recognition:
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