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Annual Awards

Honoring the Most Distinguished Volunteers

The Alumni Association presents several annual awards to recognize, honor, and reward outstanding accomplishment and service to the Alumni Association and to MIT. The Awards Committee meets in February annually to review nominations. The committee presents recommendations for awards at the Board of Directors March meeting. Winners are announced in the spring, and awards are presented at the annual Alumni Leadership Conference in the fall.

 

Submit Nominations
Nominations for 2013 consideration are due by November 16, 2012. Please fill out the Awards Nominations form or email Sarah Hendrick. Nominations must include a supporting statement indicating why this individual or group is being nominated. The nominations guide provides a sample statement for your information and has more detailed information on the nomination processes. After this date, we will welcome nominations at any time throughout the year for future consideration.

Bronze Beaver Award

Given in recognition of distinguished service to the Institute and/or its Association of Alumni and Alumnae, the Bronze Beaver is the highest honor the Association bestows upon any of its members. Alf K. Berle '27 and Carole (Cac) Clarke '21 were the first recipients of this award, which was established in 1955. Since then, 303 individuals have been awarded the Bronze Beaver. 

See the list of all Bronze Beaver Award winners (PDF)

Henry B. Kane '24 Award

Established in 1987, the Henry B. Kane '24 Award is given in recognition of exceptional service and accomplishments in the area of fundraising for the Institute. To date, a total of 102 individuals have received this award.

See the list of all Kane Award winners (PDF)

Harold E. Lobdell '17 Distinguished Service Award

The Lobdell Award, established in 1979, is given in recognition of alumni relations service that is of special depth over a sustained period. Lobdell's interest and commitment to MIT spanned all areas of alumni relations. To date, a total of 287 individuals have received this award.

See the list of all Lobdell Award winners (PDF)

George B. Morgan '20 Award

The George B. Morgan '20 Award was established in 1979 to recognize sustained excellence in all aspects of Educational Council activity, including dedication to MIT, an abiding concern for and sensitivity to the interests of prospective students, and exceptional standards of achievement and professionalism in meeting council responsibilities. To date, a total of 208 individuals have received this award.

See the list of all Morgan Award winners (PDF)

Great Dome Award 

Established in 1968, the Great Dome Award (formerly known as the Presidential Citation) is the highest honor the Association bestows upon any of its organizations. Like the Bronze Beaver for individuals, this award is given to groups in recognition of distinguished service to the Institute or the Association. Prior to 1968, outstanding organizations were given Bronze Beaver awards.

See the list of all Great Dome Award winning groups (PDF)

Honorary Membership in the Alumni Association

The constitution of the Alumni Association, adopted at its annual meeting held on December 30, 1897, provided that anyone who has rendered outstanding service to the Association or the Institute, including any present or former member of the Corporation or any present or former officer of administration or instruction on the staff of the Institute, as well as their spouses, may be elected an Honorary Member. To date, 164 individuals have been awarded Honorary Membership. 

* Honorary Membership in the Alumni Association award is presented at the annual Technology Day Luncheon during Tech Reunions is June.

See the list of all Honorary Members (PDF)

The nominations guide is a great resource to help you learn more about the nomination process for awards.