By Barbara Monks ‘70

The Alumnae Association of Mount Holyoke College recognizes and celebrates college and association volunteers for their efforts and accomplishments. In its recognition system, the association also acknowledges volunteer activities that are external to Mount Holyoke.

There are two committees that are organized at the association level comprising alumnae from a span of class years, geographic areas, and backgrounds: Internal Awards and External Awards. These committees meet each year starting in July to choose candidates who will receive honors at the association’s annual meeting at reunions on campus. Awardees are chosen from each year’s reunion classes.

All alumnae are eligible for the following awards. Please review the list and consider nominating another alumna or yourself! Nominations are due by July 31 st each year for the following calendar year’s annual meeting. A list of award winners from the Mount Holyoke Club of the Peninsula appears at the end of this article.

LIST OF AWARDS:
Alumnae Medal of Honor
Loyalty Award
Alumna Volunteer Leadership Award
Mary Graham Davis Leadership Award
Innovator Award
Achievement Award
Mary Lyon Award

Descriptions of and eligibility for each of these honors can be found on the Alumnae Association website. 

PENINSULA CLUB MEMBERS WHO HAVE RECEIVED RECOGNITION:

Alumnae Medal of Honor
Marilyn U. Bauriedel, 1964
Elizabeth D. Archambeault, 1965
Alicia Irene Barela, MD, 1965
Nancie L. Fimbel, PhD, 1968
Barbara Cooke Monks, 1970
Eleanor Chang, 1978
Nancy L. Sun, 1980

Loyalty Award
Barbara M. Derbyshire, 1960
Anne Wagner Raphael, 1962
Joanne Griffith Domingue, 1965
Janet Hickey Tague, 1966
Barbara Cooke Monks, 1970
Jerienne M. Barrett, 1983

Achievement Award
Lydia J. Young, PhD

Mary Lyon Award
Alexandra J. Baran, 1977
Maureen A. Callanan, 1978
Ashfia Huq, 1996
Sarah Cureton Chinn, PhD, 1997