Awards Program
The AAVC Awards Program was started in 2001 to recognize alumnae/i who have contributed much to the vitality and success of Vassar and AAVC over many years and have inspired generations of Vassar alumnae/i. AAVC currently bestows three awards annually: Distinguished Achievement, Service to Vassar, and Spirit of Vassar.
2009 Distinguished Achievement Recipient:
Frances Sternhagen '51
From left: AAVC President Meg Venecek Johnson '84,
President Cappy Hill, Frances Sternhagen '51
Photo Credit: Jim Mills
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- Read more about this winner in Vassar, the Alumnae/i Quarterly.
- Read more about previous award winners.
2009 Outstanding Service to Vassar Recipient:
Richard W. Roberts '74
From left: AAVC President Meg Venecek Johnson '84,
Vassar Board of Trustees President Bill Plapinger '74, P'10,
Richard (Ricky) W. Roberts '74,
Vassar College President Cappy Hill
Photo Credit: Jim Mills
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- Read more about this winner in Vassar, the Alumnae/i Quarterly.
- Offer your congratulations to this winner on our online message board.
- Read more about previous award winners.
Nominations
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Now you can recommend an alumna/us for consideration using the Awards Search Committee's online Recommendation for Consideration Form.
2009 Spirit of Vassar Recipient: Alison Church Hyde '59
Alison Church Hyde '59
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- Read more about this winner in Vassar, the Alumnae/i Quarterly.
- Read more about previous award winners.
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Stockton Photo Inc.