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Alumni awards

The Earlham College Alumni Council gives up to three alumni awards each year to Earlhamites who have demonstrated excellence or achievement in a chosen career, and/or active service to Earlham College.

The Recognition Committee will review each nomination and make recommendations to the Alumni Council for final approval. Awards are presented at a ceremony held during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.

The nominator may be contacted by the Recognition Committee for additional information. Nominations must be received by December 31 to be honored in the following year and will be considered for up to three years. The nomination will then become defunct unless renewed by the nominator or a member of the Recognition Committee.

Alumni awards accepting nominations

The Alumni Council is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Alumni Awards. Please submit your nomination by Dec. 31 to be considered for the following year’s awards ceremony.

2024 Award Ceremony

Honorees

In 2024, the College is pleased to honor Roberta Anderson Ballard ’61 and Phil Ballard ’61 with Outstanding Alumni Awards, Margaret Lechner ’72 with the Distinguished Service Award, and the Team Magic Bus alumni with the Young Alumni Award. Read their bios below.

Athletics Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame Selection Committee is currently accepting nominations for inductees. Please submit your nomination by Dec. 31 to be considered for that year’s awards ceremony.

Selection criteria

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Latest inductees

  • Jacob Naegeli ’12 (cross country, track and field)
  • Brandon Miller ’06 (basketball)
  • Women’s Soccer 2010-2012
  • Men’s Tennis 2011-2014

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