AAVC Alum Recognition Committee’s
Call For Nominations

Three Vassar alums stand together in business attire after winning one of the AAVC Alum Recognition Committee’s awards.
Pamela Harris ’92 stands in front of a black board holding her trophy for the Spirit of Vassar Award.
Meryl Streep ’71, P ’08,’13 waves to crowd while receiving the Distinguished Achievement Award.
From left: A few of the prior award recipients—Pamela Harris ’92 (Spirit of Vassar), Priya Nair ’15 (Young Alumnae/i Achievement), and Meryl Streep ’71, P’08,’13 (Distinguished Achievement).

Karl Rabe / Kelly Marsh / Karl Rabe

Every year, the Alum Recognition Committee (ARC) presents awards that honor and recognize the distinguished achievements, service, and contributions of Vassar alums, faculty, and staff. The ARC aspires to enhance the engagement of a broad range of alums and to inspire current students, instilling even greater pride in the value of a Vassar education. In this spirit, the ARC calls for nominations for the five awards granted:

The Distinguished Achievement Award is presented to an alum who has reached the highest level in their professional field.

The Outstanding Service Award is presented to an alum in recognition of their extraordinary commitment, leadership, and service in promoting the goals and highest interests of Vassar College and AAVC.

The Spirit of Vassar Award is presented to an alum who has demonstrated extraordinary and distinguished leadership, contribution, and commitment to serving a community in which they affect positive, transformative societal change.

The Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award is presented to a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated exemplary service, leadership, and commitment to engage with alums and current students through a range of programs, initiatives, and activities over a period of years.

The Young Alum Achievement or Service Award is presented to an alum from the last 10 years recognized for either their extraordinary service to Vassar in any aspect of engagement OR for their exceptional personal and professional achievement(s) within their respective field.

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