Alumnae Award Application

Honoring outstanding Alums has been a treasured AAMC event at Reunion for three decades!

There are 3 award categories. Please read them carefully below.

AAMC Distinguished Achievement Award is for an alum who has served with distinction in her professional life nationally, internationally, or locally, with community contributions and recognition.

AAMC Outstanding Volunteer Award is for an alum who has done outstanding/exemplary work on behalf of the AAMC in volunteerism, fundraising, BOG/AAMC projects, branch activities, etc. who is deeply connected with Mills.

AAMC Recent Graduate Award is for an alum who graduated in the last 15 years. Consider her/their contributions both while a student at Mills and in their post graduate years. Look for innovative work in their profession, in community, and in their connection with Mills, who is worthy of being recognized as a leader post-graduation.

Please complete this form by August 1st to be considered.

Self and peer nominations are encouraged. Awardees will be notified by August 15th, 2024 and the award ceremony will take place on September 27th, 2024 during Reunion fesitivities. Awardees are strongly encouraged to attend in person to accept the award. Awardees pictures and brief resumes will be included in the winter 2024-25 Quarterly, and on the AAMC website.

Since 2007, the AAMC has recognized outstanding alumnae at an awards ceremony during Reunion. Three types of awards are presented:

  • The Distinguished Achievement Award for distinction in professional fields, arts, sciences, & public affairs

  • The Outstanding Volunteer Award for extraordinary commitment and service in promoting the goals of the AAMC and Mills College

  • The Recent Graduate Award for volunteer efforts that exemplify a spirit of caring and community to the AAMC and Mills College (for alums within 15 years of graduation)

Past Award Recipients

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