Harvard Medal
First awarded in 1981 and presented each year at Harvard Alumni Day, the purpose of the Harvard Medal is to recognize extraordinary service to Harvard University. This service can be made in many different areas of university life, including teaching, fundraising, administration, management, generosity, leadership, and innovation.
Alumni/ae of Harvard University or Radcliffe College, former Overseers, Corporation, or Radcliffe Trustees, or former members of the staff or faculty of the University are eligible. Members of organizations affiliated with the University such as the HAA, graduate and professional School alumni associations, Visiting Committees, or support groups for Harvard institutions such as the museums or sports teams qualify for the Harvard Medal as well.
Nominations
Nominations are welcome at any time via the online nomination form. However, to be considered for the 2026 Harvard Medal, please submit your nomination(s) by September 1, 2025. Nominations received after these dates will be considered for the following year.
View past Harvard Medal recipients
Read Harvard Gazette article announcing 2025 Harvard Medal recipients
HAA Alumni Award
The HAA Alumni Award, first awarded in 1990, and presented at a meeting of the HAA Board of Directors, recognizes service to Harvard University through alumni activities and encourages continued commitment to Harvard in the future. Service may be reflective of significant participation and commitment to a Harvard Club or Shared Interest Group, a College Class, a Graduate or Professional School, fundraising efforts, and other organizations and alumni activities.
Alumni of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, the graduate schools, and the Extension School who have significantly contributed to the University through alumni activities are eligible.
Nominations
Nominations are welcome at any time via the online nomination form. However, to be considered for the 2026 HAA Award, please submit your nomination(s) by November 17, 2025. Nominations received after these dates will be considered for the following year.
View past HAA Award recipients
Read Harvard Gazette article announcing 2024 HAA Award recipients
Club and SIG Committee Awards
The HAA Clubs & SIGs Committee Awards honor individuals and organizations with the Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award and Outstanding Alumni Community Award. Given out annually, these awards recognize individuals who provide exemplary contributions to a Harvard Club or SIG, as well as organizations that make an impact with remarkable programming. They not only showcase exceptional service but also symbolize and encourage an ongoing commitment to excellence in the alumni community.
Awardees are nominated by their peers, with fellow volunteers contributing testimonials that speak to the tireless leadership and impact of these contributing individuals and organizations. Awards are awarded at the Alumni Leadership Conference (ALC) in October.
Harvard College Fund Awards
Every year the Harvard College Fund (HCF) honors volunteer leaders who have distinguished themselves in their fundraising efforts. Awards are presented at Assembly each fall.