Awards

Presented annually since 1966, the Distinguished Alumni Award honors those who have distinguished themselves through professional achievement and community service. At this time, Woodward Academy faculty and staff are not eligible to receive this award.

Nominating Procedure:

Please submit the following to make a nomination by June 1:

• A one- to two-page letter nominating the person. The letter may be signed by one or more individuals and should outline the major reasons why the nominee should receive the award.
• A biographical statement on the nominee. This statement should include career history, family information, educational background, civic and volunteer service.

The awards are presented annually at the President’s Circle Dinner. In the case of scheduling conflicts, awards can be presented at a mutually agreeable time at an appropriate ceremony at Woodward Academy.

Distinguished Alumni & Alumni Service Award Recipients

The Alumni Service Award recognizes those alumni who have unselfishly devoted their time and energies for the betterment of the Academy and its alumni program.

The awards are presented annually at the President’s Circle Dinner. In the case of scheduling conflicts, awards can be presented at a mutually agreeable time at an appropriate ceremony at Woodward Academy.

Distinguished Alumni & Alumni Service Award Recipients

The Woodward/GMA Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding former student-athletes, coaches, teams, administrators, and other significant contributors for their accomplishments and contributions to the school's athletic program. 

View our Athletic Hall of Fame recipients here. 

Here at Woodward Academy, we prepare each of our students to find their own best fit in a college, a career, and in the world at large. Woodward’s core values of excellence, character, and opportunity carry our graduates far on the path of thoughtful leadership and personal achievement. But don’t take it from us. Click here to view stories from a handful of our more than 10,000 alumni doing great work across the globe.