Awards

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Just two weeks after winning an Academy Award for the screenplay of his film “American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson ’04 shared key pieces of career advice for those pursuing a career in the arts.

By Tina Eshleman

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New Alumni Award Announced

Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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2024 Alumni Medallion Awards

Meet this year’s recipients

Profiles By Jacob A. Miller ’18

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It's Just Rocket Science

William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame

By Mary Beth Bauermann ’24

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2024 Service Awards

This year’s awardees are actively connecting alumni to William & Mary and each other

By Mary Beth Bauermann ’24 and Gabriela Trauttmansdorff ’26

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Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence

On May 13, the achievements of 10 William & Mary faculty members were recognized during the 2023 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence ceremony.

By Jacob A. Miller ’18

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Top of Their Game

Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, Sean McDermott ’98 receive Hall of Fame recognition

By Dave Johnson

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2023 Alumni Medallion Awards

Meet this year’s recipients

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Recognizing Excellence

An internationally recognized cellular biology scholar, a leading proponent of engaging descendant communities in historical research and a developer of techniques to make computers more efficient, reliable and secure — these professors are among the recipients of this year’s Plumeri Awards

By Tina Eshleman

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2022 Alumni Medallion Awards

Meet this year’s recipients

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Going, Giving and Serving

Alumni Service, Staff Service and Coach of the Year Awards recognize exemplary service to W&M and the W&M Alumni Association

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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2021 Plumeri Awards

Outstanding faculty and athletics staff members receive honors

By Tina Eshleman

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Honorary Alumni

Valerie Foradas and Michael Halleran join the W&M alumni family

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Awards & Accolades

Honoring regional alumni networks

By Ashley Dustin M.Ed. '20

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Service Awards and Coach of the Year

The Doug Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards are given annually to recognize individuals for their exceptional service to the Alumni Association and the university through their efforts to connect and engage alumni.

By University Advancement Staff

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2021 Alumni Medallion Recipients

Meet this year’s recipients, who represent outstanding dedication and commitment to and sustained support of William & Mary; exemplary professional accomplishments; and leadership in civic engagement.

Profiles By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Olde Guarde Distinguished Service Award

Pamela Brown Michael ’65 is the Olde Guarde’s 2020 honoree

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Exemplary Alumni

Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Annual Review & Accolades

This awards and review process is a way to recognize regional alumni chapter/affinity group boards that have demonstrated exemplary programming and a commitment to engaging fellow alumni with alma mater.

By W&M Alumni Magazine

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2020 Alumni Medallion Recipients

The Alumni Medallion is the highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Exemplary Alumni

Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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2019 Faculty Fellowships

Meet this year's faculty fellowship awardees.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Honorary Alumnus

R. Alexander Kurland P '05 inducted during Commencement Weekend

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Building on Core Values

Field Hockey Coach Tess Ellis is the W&M Alumni Association’s 2019 Coach of the Year.

By Leslie McCullough M.B.A. ’17

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2019 Alumni Medallion Recipients

The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.

Profiles By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Teaching Excellence

Every year, the Alumni Association honors a select group of outstanding young faculty members.

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

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Award Nominations

Honoring engaged, accomplished alumni

By John S. Kane

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Honorary Alumni

William & Mary family gains six honorary alumni

By Claire De Lisle M.B.A. ’21

Plumeri Award for Faculty Excellence

The Plumeri Award for Faculty Excellence recognizes and rewards core virtues that distinguish outstanding faculty members and define excellence at William & Mary.