The Scripps alumnae community is made up of many amazingly dedicated, involved, and accomplished individuals. Together, they define the great strength and resilience of the collective community. Each year, we celebrate this by honoring four alums鈥攄istinguished alumna of the year, outstanding recent alumna, commitment to community, and volunteer of the year鈥攁nd the positive impact they make at Scripps, in their own communities, and beyond.
Awardees are typically honored at Convocation during Reunion Weekend. Nominations for awardees open in October. Self-nominations for distinguished alumna, outstanding recent alumna, and commitment to community awards are accepted and encouraged. Why are self-nominations so important?
2026 Alumnae Awards
Nominations for the 2026 Alumnae Awards are now ! Do you know an exceptional alum who deserves to be celebrated? Do you want to be recognized for your accomplishments? Submit your nominations for:
Distinguished Alumna of the Year
Outstanding Recent Alumna
Commitment to Community Award
Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. The deadline is December 10, 2025. Submit your nominations聽.
Alumnae Awards Information
View the Alumnae Awards FAQs聽here.
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To support nominators in preparing a compelling nomination that effectively captures the candidate鈥檚 strengths for the Honors, Awards, Recognition Committee鈥檚 review, we offer the following recommendations to help structure your submission for maximum impact, whether you’re nominating someone else or yourself:
Consider group nominations: Submissions from multiple classmates often provide a richer, more well-rounded view of the nominee. Collaborating with others can highlight a broader range of strengths and accomplishments.
Be specific and include examples: Short nominations that lack detail or concrete examples tend to have less impact. Providing specific instances of the nominee鈥檚 contributions and achievements helps the committee better understand their significance.
Focus on impact and leadership, not just participation: It鈥檚 important to highlight how the nominee has made a difference 鈥� in a project, group, or community 鈥� rather than simply listing roles or activities. Emphasize initiative, influence, and outcomes wherever possible.
Remember: what鈥檚 not written won鈥檛 be reviewed: The committee will only consider the information included in the nomination. If something is not mentioned, it will not be taken into account 鈥� so be thorough, provide several examples, and fill in any gaps.
By following these suggestions, you鈥檒l help ensure your nomination is as strong and effective as possible!
View past Alumnae Awards recipients:
