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.
2008 Distinguished Achievement Recipient:
Laurie Schwab Zabin '46
From left: AVC President Meg Venecek Johnson '84,
Laurie Schwab Zabin '46, President Cappy Hill
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- View a video of this winner's all-campus lecture.
- Read more about this winner in Vassar, the Alumnae/i Quarterly.
- Read more about previous award winners.
2007 Outstanding Service to Vassar Recipient:
Mary Pick Hines '53
From left: AAVC President Meg Venecek Johnson '84,
Mary Pick Hines '53, President Cappy Hill.
Photo Credit: Kathy Richland
- View a video of this winner's acceptance remarks:
Broadband: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3
Dial-up: Part 1; Part 2; Part 3 - Read more about this winner in Vassar, the Alumnae/i Quarterly.
- 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.
2008 Spirit of Vassar Recipient: Cornelia Dettmer '53
From left: Cornelia Dettmer '53, President Cappy Hill, AAVC President Meg Venecek Johnson '84
- Read more about this winner in Vassar, the Alumnae/i Quarterly.
- Read more about previous award winners.
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Stockton Photo Inc.