Maxwell Awards of Excellence

The Maxwell Awards of Excellence highlight Maxwell alumni and friends who exemplify a commitment to active and engaged citizenship in their organizations and communities.

Nominations can be submitted by alumni, friends, professional colleagues, faculty, staff and students; individuals also may submit self-nominations. For questions about submitting a nomination for our 2024 awards, contact Jessica Murray.

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Award Categories

Compass Award

Recognizes early-career alumni for exceptional accomplishments and impact in their careers or communities. Nominees will have graduated within the last 15 years of their most recent Maxwell degree.

1924 Award

Honors graduates for their distinguished and sustained professional or civic leadership and achievement in the spirit of the Maxwell School mission.

Charles V. Willie Advocate Award

Recognizes alumni whose contributions advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in their organizations or communities is reflective of Maxwell's commitment to DEI, social justice and engaged citizenship.

Spirit of Public Service Award

Honors individuals whose career contributions and impact reflect on a widespread and global scale the mission of the Maxwell School. Nominees need not be graduates.