The Awards Program
Mary Baldwin University alumni are extraordinary, and their accomplishments benefit both society and the university. To celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni, recipients of Alumni Association Awards are nominated by Mary Baldwin University alumni and the greater MBU community.
No more than two awards in each category will be given each year, with the exception of the Emily Smith Medallion, for which there is no such restriction. Awards are historically presented during Reunion Weekend.
Emily Vance Pancake Smith Medallion
Named in honor of distinguished Mary Baldwin alum Emily Vance Pancake Smith 1906, this award was created by the Mary Baldwin Board of Trustees in 1964 to recognize alumni who have made outstanding contributions to the college, their churches, communities, and beyond. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association.
List of Awards