WMAA Nominations
Honoring engaged, accomplished alumni
October 1, 2017
Alumni Association Staff
Alumni Association Board of Directors
The bylaws of the William & Mary Alumni Association require all board members to be alumni of William & Mary and active donors, regardless of giving levels, to any recognized fund of the institution or the Alumni Association. Members must be willing and able to attend regular and special board meetings, as required, in Williamsburg or other approved locales to conduct Alumni Association business.
You may find out more about the requirements for the board and access nomination forms at https://wmalumni.com/awards-and-recognition.html. Nominations are accepted all year but must be received by July 1 to be considered for election during that fiscal year.
The 2019 Alumni Medallion
The Alumni Medallion recognizes individuals who have exemplary accomplishments in their professional life, service to the community, state or nation, and loyalty and commitment to William & Mary. The Board will make the selection at their May meeting in 2018.
The submission form can be downloaded from the Alumni Association's website at https://wmalumni.com/​awards-and-recognition.html or it can be requested by emailing alumni.ed@wm.edu. Three supporting letters are required. Include up to three news articles, vitae, biographical sketches, etc. that are available as supporting documents.
The Alumni Medallion reflects the honor and credit that recipients bring to the university through their actions and contributions. Deadline for submission of all nominations for the 2019 award is April 1, 2018.
Honorary Alumni
The Alumni Association grants Honorary Alumni status to individuals with a distinguished record of service on behalf of the university. Many honorees have been active and supportive spouses of alumni leaders. To nominate an individual, submit a letter describing his or her visible and consistent involvement, advocacy, loyalty and affection for W&M. All letters must be signed.
Nominations may be submitted online at https://wmalumni.com/awards-and-recognition.html.
Mail your letter to Honorary Alumni Award, c/o Executive Director, WMAA, P.O. Box 2100, Williamsburg, VA 23187-2100. The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2018 Honorary Alumni Award is Jan. 15, 2018.
Alumni Service Awards
The Douglas N. Morton '62 Alumni Service and Young Alumni Service Awards are given annually to individuals for their exceptional service to the Alumni Association and the university through their involvement in alumni chapters, clubs and constituent organizations. The Young Alumni Service Award is specific to individuals ages 25 to 35.
You may download a nomination form for this and any other alumni awards at https://wmalumni.com/awards-and-recognition.html. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 1, 2018. The Board of Directors will select honorees at its spring 2018 meeting.