Awards

Buffalo Brotherhood
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Alumni making their mark with NFL’s Buffalo Bills
2025 Service Awards
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The Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni and Young Alumni Service Awards recognize alumni who are constantly working to engage and support alumni, connecting them to each other and the university.
The Art of Translating
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Roberto “Bob” Van Eyken ’74 is bringing his grandfather’s novels to English-speaking audiences for the first time.
Introducing Familia
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W&M’s Latinx Alumni Association has a new name.
An Advocate for Vulnerable Patients
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Dr. Jim Ledwith ’79 honored with Alumni Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award.
From Rocket Pitch to Liftoff
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Three W&M alumni turned entrepreneurs pioneer interactive software demos
A New Chapter for the Writing Center
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Name change reflects its mission to grow the communication skills students need at W&M and beyond
The Way We Were
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The Class of 1974, Olde Guarde and Boyle Society gather for Traditions Weekend
Top Career Tips
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From W&M Professional Development Week 2024
Truth and ‘Fiction’
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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.
It's Just Rocket Science
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William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
New Alumni Award Announced
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Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award
New Alumni Award Announced
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Civic & Humanitarian Leadership Award
2024 Alumni Medallion Awards
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Meet this year’s recipients
Profiles By Jacob A. Miller ’18
It's Just Rocket Science
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William & Mary alumnus Russell “Buzz” Wincheski joins the NASA Inventors Hall of Fame
2024 Service Awards
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This year’s awardees are actively connecting alumni to William & Mary and each other
Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence
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On May 13, the achievements of 10 William & Mary faculty members were recognized during the 2023 Plumeri Awards for Faculty Excellence ceremony.
Top of Their Game
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Jill Ellis ’88, L.H.D. ’16, Sean McDermott ’98 receive Hall of Fame recognition
2023 Alumni Medallion Awards
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Meet this year’s recipients
Recognizing Excellence
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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
2022 Alumni Medallion Awards
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Meet this year’s recipients
Going, Giving and Serving
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Alumni Service, Staff Service and Coach of the Year Awards recognize exemplary service to W&M and the W&M Alumni Association
2021 Plumeri Awards
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Outstanding faculty and athletics staff members receive honors
Honorary Alumni
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Valerie Foradas and Michael Halleran join the W&M alumni family
Awards & Accolades
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Honoring regional alumni networks
Service Awards and Coach of the Year
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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.
2021 Alumni Medallion Recipients
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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.
Olde Guarde Distinguished Service Award
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Pamela Brown Michael ’65 is the Olde Guarde’s 2020 honoree
Exemplary Alumni
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Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards
Annual Review & Accolades
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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.
2020 Alumni Medallion Recipients
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The Alumni Medallion is the highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.
Exemplary Alumni
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Douglas N. Morton ’62 Alumni Service Awards
2019 Faculty Fellowships
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Meet this year's faculty fellowship awardees.
Honorary Alumnus
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R. Alexander Kurland P '05 inducted during Commencement Weekend
Building on Core Values
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Field Hockey Coach Tess Ellis is the W&M Alumni Association’s 2019 Coach of the Year.
2019 Alumni Medallion Recipients
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The highest and most prestigious award given by the Alumni Association.
Teaching Excellence
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Every year, the Alumni Association honors a select group of outstanding young faculty members.
Award Nominations
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Honoring engaged, accomplished alumni
Honorary Alumni
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William & Mary family gains six honorary alumni
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.