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The Alumni Council Committee on Reunions Award for Innovation

Presented for particular innovation that has expanded the dimension of Reunions. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Not Awarded 

Past Award Recipients 

  • 2022 – Not Awarded
  • 2021 – Class of 1966 – For introducing innovative virtual programming, notably the “masked men” contest, which played a pivotal role in fostering meaningful connections during Reunions online. 
  • 2020 – Not Awarded 
  • 2019 – Not Awarded 
  • 2018 – Class of 1993 – For their exceptional decision to forego the traditional 25th reunion class place at the head of the P-rade, opting instead to honor the Old Guard by graciously letting them lead the procession. 
  • 2017 – Not Awarded 
  • 2016 – Class of 1996 – For developing a strong relationship with their grandchild class, the Class of 2016, throughout their undergraduate years and including them in their 50th reunion celebration. 
  • 2015 – Class of 1985 – For introducing the PURR (Princeton University Reunions Run) to all Reunions attendees. 
  • 2014 – Class of 1959 – For the suggestion to move their 55th headquarters up campus and create a new headquarters site. 
  • 2013 – Class of 1973 – For Bill Webster’s innovative idea, sponsored by the Class of 1973, to begin the annual “Battle of the Alumni Bands” featuring alumni from many of the major reunion classes. 
  • 2012 – Not Awarded 
  • 2011 – Not Awarded 
  • 2010 – Class of 2000 – For the Millennial Lecture Series 
  • 2009 – Class of 1979 – For introducing the “Singles Mingle.”  Class of 1984 – For the proposal to stage the class at the beginning of the P-rade within the front gates of campus, resulting in a shorter marching time overall and the 25th marching as a cohesive and energetic group. 
  • 2008 – Class of 1958 – For bringing the sounds and flavor of New Orleans post-Katrina to their 50th reunion. Class of 1993 – For implementing green initiatives to reduce their environmental footprint. 
  • 2007 – Class of 1952 – For creating a quiet space at 55th headquarters; a time capsule that the Class of 2002 will open at their 50th in 2052; and a yearbook about the women of the class of 1952. 
  • 2006 – Class of 1941 and Class of 1946 – For their willingness to test out Forbes as a combined headquarters site. 
  • 2005 – Class of 1940, Class of 1945 and Class of 1950 – For their willingness to explore new headquarters sites at Princeton Stadium. 
  • 2004 – Class of 1984 – For creative headquarters decor. 
  • 2003 – Class of 1993 – For integrating their “Gilligan’s Island” theme throughout all aspects of their reunion and for extensive on-line technology. 
  • 2002 Class of 1952 – for creating a robust promotion campaign that resulted in record turnout for their 50th reunion. Class of 1992 – For integrating their "construction" theme throughout all aspects of their reunion and for extensive on-line technology. 
  • 2001 – Class of 1986 – For inspiring headquarters decor. 
  • 2000 – Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni (APGA) – Awarded retroactively for their Centennial programs.

The Class of 1945 P-rade Trophy

For the most lively and entertaining P-rade entry. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Class of 1978 

Past Award Recipients 

  • 2022 – Class of 1967
  • 2021 – n/a 
  • 2020 – n/a 
  • 2019 – Class of 1999 
  • 2018 – Class of 1978 
  • 2017 – Class of 1967 
  • 2016 – Class of 1981 
  • 2015 – Class of 1985 
  • 2014 – Class of 1974 
  • 2013 – Class of 1978 
  • 2012 – Class of 1967 
  • 2011 – Class of 2006 
  • 2010 – Class of 1960 
  • 2009 – Class of 1944 
  • 2008 – Class of 1963 
  • 2007 – Class of 1967 
  • 2006 – Class of 1956 
  • 2005 – Class of 1955 
  • 2004 – Class of 1964 
  • 2003 – Class of 1963
  • 2002 – Class of 1967 
  • 2001 – Class of 1981 
  • 2000 – Class of 1955 
  • 1999 – Class of 1974 
  • 1998 – Class of 1963 
  • 1997 – Class of 1952 and Class of 1967 
  • 1996 – Class of 1946 
  • 1995 – Class of 1950 
  • 1994 – Class of 1964 
  • 1993 – Class of 1973 
  • 1992 – Class of 1947 
  • 1991 – Class of 1946 
  • 1990 – Class of 1950 
  • 1989 – Class of 1949 
  • 1988 – Class of 1948 
  • 1987 – Class of 1952 
  • 1986 – Class of 1946 
  • 1985 – Class of 1935 
  • 1984 – Class of 1949 
  • 1983 – Class of 1948 
  • 1982 – Class of 1947 
  • 1981 – Class of 1941 
  • 1980 – Class of 1965

The Class of 1947 James Scott Clancy Memorial Reunion Trophy

For the best planned and run major reunion. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Class of 1973 

Past Award Recipients 

  • 2022 – Class of 1962
  • 2021 – n/a 
  • 2020 – n/a 
  • 2019 – Class of 1979 
  • 2018 – Class of 2013 
  • 2017 – Class of 1997 
  • 2016 – Class of 1966 
  • 2015 – Class of 1965 
  • 2014 – Class of 1959 
  • 2013 – Class of 1993 
  • 2012 – Class of 2007 
  • 2011 – Class of 1981 
  • 2010 – Class of 1955 
  • 2009 – Class of 2004 and Class of 1959 
  • 2008 – Class of 1988 
  • 2007 – Class of 1997 
  • 2006 – Class of 2001 
  • 2005 – Class of 1985 
  • 2004 – Class of 1979 
  • 2003 – Class of 1988 
  • 2002 – Class of 1977 
  • 2001 – Class of 1971 
  • 2000 – Class of 1990 
  • 1999 – Class of 1979 
  • 1998 – Class of 1968 
  • 1997 – Class of 1987 
  • 1996 – Class of 1946 and Class of 1956 
  • 1995 – Class of 1945 
  • 1994 – Class of 1944 
  • 1993 – Class of 1958 
  • 1992 – Class of 1972 
  • 1991 – Class of 1946 and Class of 1956 
  • 1990 – Class of 1970 
  • 1989 – Class of 1974 
  • 1988 – Class of 1958 and Class of 1983 
  • 1987 – Class of 1972 
  • 1986 – Class of 1966 
  • 1985 – Class of 1935 
  • 1984 – Class of 1939 
  • 1983 – Class of 1973 
  • 1982 – Class of 1947 
  • 1981 – Class of 1941 
  • 1980 – Class of 1955 
  • 1979 – Class of 1934 
  • 1978 – Class of 1973 
  • 1977 – Class of 1952 
  • 1976 – Class of 1926

The Class of 1960 Quenby Cullen Williamson S60 P89 P91 Reunion Award

For having the most imaginative reunion costume. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Class of 2003 

Past Award Recipients 

  • 2022 – Class of 2017
  • 2021 – n/a 
  • 2020 – n/a
  • 2019 – Class of 2009 
  • 2018 – Class of 1998 
  • 2017 – Class of 2002 
  • 2016 – Class of 2011 
  • 2015 – Class of 2000 
  • 2014– Class of 2009 
  • 2013 – Class of 2008 
  • 2012 – Class of 1987 
  • 2011 – Class of 1961  

1894 Bowl

For the largest percentage of attendance at an off-year reunion. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Class of 2022 – 51%

Past Award Recipients 

Year – Class – Percentage 

  • 2022 – Class of 2020 – 80%
  • 2021 – n/a 
  • 2020 – n/a
  • 2019 – Class of 2018 – 65% 
  • 2018 – Class of 2017 – 61% 
  • 2017 – Class of 2016 – 62% 
  • 2016 – Class of 2015 – 64% 
  • 2015 – Class of 2014 – 64% 
  • 2014 – Class of 2013 – 62% 
  • 2013 – Class of 2012 – 54% 
  • 2012 – Class of 2011 – 64% 
  • 2011 – Class of 2010 – 52% 
  • 2010 – Class of 2009 – 56% 
  • 2009 – Class of 2008 – 54% 
  • 2008 – Class of 2007 – 54.9% 
  • 2007 – Class of 2006 – 56.6% 
  • 2006 – Class of 2005 – 55.4% 
  • 2005 – Class of 2004 – 45% 
  • 2004 – Class of 2003 – 43% 
  • 2003 – Class of 2002 – 53% 
  • 2002 – Class of 2001 – 57.2% 
  • 2001 – Class of 1999 – 32.1% 
  • 2000 – Class of 1999 – 44.9% 
  • 1999 – Class of 1998 – 43.6% 
  • 1998 – Class of 1996 – 21.57% 
  • 1997 – Class of 1996 – 50.4% 
  • 1996 – Class of 1995 – 44.7% 
  • 1995 – Class of 1994 – 41% 
  • 1994 – Class of 1993 – 32.9% 
  • 1993 – Class of 1992 – 37.8% 
  • 1992 – Class of 1991 – 33% 
  • 1991 – Class of 1990 – 41.5% 
  • 1990 – Class of 1989 – 41.45% 
  • 1989 – Class of 1988 – 38.7% 
  • 1988 – Class of 1987 – 24.98% 
  • 1987 – Class of 1986 – 26.48% 
  • 1986 – Class of 1985 – 25.52% 
  • 1985 – Class of 1984 – 31.44% 
  • 1984 – Class of 1983 – 29.2% 
  • 1983 – Class of 1982 – 29.12% 
  • 1982 – Class of 1981 – 23% 
  • 1981 – Class of 1980 – 25% 
  • 1980 – Class of 1979 – 21.32% 
  • 1979 – Class of 1978 – 23.77% 
  • 1978 – Class of 1977 – 22.79% 
  • 1977 – Class of 1976 – 24.44% 
  • 1976 – Class of 1975 – 21.86% 
  • 1975 – Class of 1973 – 15.39% 
  • 1974 – Class of 1973 – 17.8% 
  • 1973 – Class of 1972 – 15.06% 
  • 1972 – Class of 1969 – 11% 
  • 1971 – Class of 1922 – 12.42% 
  • 1970 – Class of 1921 – 15.41% 
  • 1969 – Class of 1961 – 17.5% 
  • 1968 – Class of 1921 – 16.5% 
  • 1967 – Class of 1918 – 20.5% 
  • 1966 – Class of 1920 – 13.6% 
  • 1965 – Class of 1921 – 17.1% 
  • 1964 – Class of 1915 – 26.7% 
  • 1963 – Class of 1915 – 26.6% 
  • 1962 – Class of 1913 – 28.2% 
  • 1961 – Class of 1913 – 29.7% 
  • 1960 – Class of 1913 – 27.94%

1901 Cup

For the largest percentage of attendance at a major reunion. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Class of 2018 – 61.4% 

Past Award Recipients 

Year – Class – Percentage 

  • 2022 – Class of 2017 – 58.4%
  • 2021 – n/a 
  • 2020 – n/a
  • 2019 – Class of 2014 – 72% 
  • 2018 – Class of 2013 – 71% 
  • 2017 – Class of 2012 – 65% 
  • 2016 – Class of 2011 – 66% 
  • 2015 – Class of 2010 – 64% 
  • 2014 – Class of 2009 – 72% 
  • 2013 – Class of 2008 – 71% 
  • 2012 – Class of 2007 – 69% 
  • 2011 – Class of 2006 – 69% 
  • 2010 – Class of 2005 – 65% 
  • 2009 – Class of 2004 – 66% 
  • 2008 – Class of 2003 – 63% 
  • 2007 – Class of 2002 – 64% 
  • 2006 – Class of 2001 – 59% 
  • 2005 – Class of 2000 – 63% 
  • 2004 – Class of 1999 – 59.5% 
  • 2003 – Class of 1998 – 55.2% 
  • 2002 – Class of 1997 – 61.6% 
  • 2001 – Class of 1996 – 55% 
  • 2000 – Class of 1995 – 54.3% 
  • 1999 – Class of 1994 – 54.3% 
  • 1998 – Class of 1993 – 54.8% 
  • 1997 – Class of 1992 – 55.6% 
  • 1996 – Class of 1991 – 52.2% 
  • 1995 – Class of 1990 – 56.4% 
  • 1994 – Class of 1944 – 58.2% 
  • 1993 – Class of 1943 – 49.5% 
  • 1992 – Class of 1942– 57% 
  • 1991 – Class of 1941 – 57.6% 
  • 1990 – Class of 1940 – 59.09% 
  • 1989 – Class of 1939 – 63.53% 
  • 1988 – Class of 1938 – 57.93% 
  • 1987 – Class of 1937 – 58.27% 
  • 1986 – Class of 1936 – 56.69% 
  • 1985 – Class of 1935 – 57.87% 
  • 1984 – Class of 1934 – 56.3% 
  • 1983 – Class of 1933 – 54.8% 
  • 1982 – Class of 1932 – 58.4% 
  • 1981 – Class of 1931 – 57.49% 
  • 1980 – Class of 1955 – 46.39% 
  • 1979 – Class of 1929 – 47.92% 
  • 1978 – Class of 1928 – 53.85% 
  • 1977 – Class of 1927 – 50.42% 
  • 1976 – Class of 1926 – 51.16% 
  • 1975 – Class of 1925 – 51.44% 
  • 1974 – Class of 1924 – 42.5% 
  • 1973 – Class of 1923 – 49.04% 
  • 1972 – Class of 1922 – 45.6% 
  • 1971 – Class of 1921 – 58.1% 
  • 1970 – Class of 1920 – 50.24% 
  • 1969 – Class of 1919 – 50% 
  • 1968 – Class of 1918 – 50% 
  • 1967 – Class of 1917 – 65.4% 
  • 1966 – Class of 1916 – 62.2% 
  • 1965 – Class of 1915 – 68.9% 
  • 1964 – Class of 1914 – 62.2% 
  • 1963 – Class of 1913 – 60.8% 
  • 1962 – Class of 1912 – 66.4% 
  • 1961 – Class of 1911 – 64.3% 
  • 1960 – Class of 1910 and Class of 1915 – 62% 

1912 Trophy

For having the highest percentage of members registered at Reunions for a class more than 50 years out of Princeton, with at least 10 members on its class roll. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Class of 1968 – 17%

Past Award Recipients 

Year – Class – Percentage 

  • 2022 Class of 1962 – 23 %
  • 2021 n/a 
  • 2020 n/a
  • 2019 Class of 1959 28% 
  • 2018 Class of 1953 25% 
  • 2017 Class of 1957 32% 
  • 2016 Class of 1956 29% 
  • 2015 Class of 1955 27% 
  • 2014 Class of 1954 30% 
  • 2013 Class of 1953 33% 
  • 2012 Class of 1957 30% 
  • 2011 Class of 1951 32% 
  • 2010 Class of 1955 31% 
  • 2009 Class of 1944 26% 
  • 2008 Class of 1953 31% 
  • 2007 Class of 1952 29% 
  • 2006 Class of 1951 25% 
  • 2005 Class of 1945 25% 
  • 2004 Class of 1944 29.7% 
  • 2003 Class of 1933 25.81% 
  • 2002 Class of 1942 28.3% 
  • 2001 Class of 1941 34.1% 
  • 2000 Class of 1940 28.9% 
  • 1999 Class of 1939 42.4% 
  • 1998 Class of 1938 30% 
  • 1997 Class of 1931 23% 
  • 1996 Class of 1931 20.4% 
  • 1995 Class of 1930 29.7% 
  • 1994 Class of 1929 20.4% 
  • 1993 Class of 1928 21.6% 
  • 1992 Class of 1932 33.2% 
  • 1991 Class of 1931 41.7% 
  • 1990 Class of 1935 32.08% 
  • 1989 Class of 1934 29.01% 
  • 1988 Class of 1928 33.89% 
  • 1987 Class of 1922 38.82% 
  • 1986 Class of 1926 38.34% 
  • 1985 Class of 1920 39.6% 
  • 1984 Class of 1924 28.92% 
  • 1983 Class of 1928 34.6% 
  • 1982 Class of 1922 44.1% 
  • 1981 Class of 1921 46.6% 
  • 1980 Class of 1920 48.9% 
  • 1979 Class of 1909 37.5% 
  • 1978 Class of 1909 42.1% 
  • 1977 Class of 1922 36.12% 
  • 1976 Class of 1916 41% 
  • 1975 Class of 1920 40.13% 
  • 1974 Class of 1909 44.2% 
  • 1973 Class of 1913 43.4% 
  • 1972 Class of 1912 43.2% 
  • 1971 Class of 1911 33.66% 
  • 1970 Class of 1915 42.4% 
  • 1969 Class of 1909 57% 
  • 1968 Class of 1908 44.3% 
  • 1967 Class of 1909 41.6 % 

1915 Cup

For the largest number of classmates present at an off-year reunion. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Class of 2022 – 663 classmates at their 1st reunion. 

Past Award Recipients 

Year – Class – Number 

  • 2022 Class of 2020 – 1029 classmates at their 2nd reunion
  • 2021 n/a
  • 2020 n/a  
  • 2019 Class of 2018 854 
  • 2018 Class of 2017 808 
  • 2017 Class of 2016 858 
  • 2016 Class of 2015 879 
  • 2015 Class of 2014 851 
  • 2014 Class of 2013 825 
  • 2013 Class of 2012 723 
  • 2012 Class of 2011 805 
  • 2011 Class of 2010 665 
  • 2010 Class of 2009 661 
  • 2009 Class of 2008 631 
  • 2008 Class of 2007 661 
  • 2007 Class of 2006 677 
  • 2006 Class of 2005 681 
  • 2005 Class of 2004 564 
  • 2004 Class of 2003 495 
  • 2003 Class of 2002 607 
  • 2002 Class of 2001 648 
  • 2001 Class of 1999 390 
  • 2000 Class of 1999 548 
  • 1999 Class of 1998 503 
  • 1998 Class of 1996 248 
  • 1997 Class of 1996 582 
  • 1996 Class of 1995 509 
  • 1995 Class of 1994 476 
  • 1994 Class of 1993 369 
  • 1993 Class of 1992 
  • 1992 Class of 1991 372 
  • 1991 Class of 1990 478 
  • 1990 Class of 1989 480 
  • 1989 Class of 1988 440 
  • 1988 Class of 1987 294 
  • 1987 Class of 1986 300 
  • 1986 Class of 1985 295 
  • 1985 Class of 1984 370 
  • 1984 Class of 1983 341 
  • 1983 Class of 1982 320 
  • 1982 Class of 1981 274 
  • 1981 Class of 1980 285 
  • 1980 Class of 1979 246 
  • 1979 Class of 1978 281 
  • 1978 Class of 1977 245 
  • 1977 Class of 1976 282 
  • 1976 Class of 1975 251 
  • 1975 Class of 1973 158 
  • 1974 Class of 1973 
  • 1973 Class of 1972 138 
  • 1972 Class of 1969 94 
  • 1971 Class of 1970 85 
  • 1970 Class of 1968 53 
  • 1969 Class of 1968 75 
  • 1968 Class of 1967 58 
  • 1967 Class of 1966 63 
  • 1966 Class of 1933 68 
  • 1965 Class of 1938 55 
  • 1964 Class of 1938 63 
  • 1963 Class of 1962 70 
  • 1962 Class of 1915 62 
  • 1961 Class of 1957 69 
  • 1960 Class of 1913 57 

1921 Plaque

For the largest number of classmates present at a major reunion. 

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Class of 2018 – 800 classmates at their 5th reunion

Past Award Recipients 

Year – Class – Number 

  • 2022 – Class of 2017 – 756 classmates at their 5th reunion
  • 2021 – n/a
  • 2020 – n/a
  • 2019 – Class of 2014 – 846 
  • 2018 – Class of 2013 – 925 
  • 2017 – Class of 2012 – 823 
  • 2016 – Class of 2011 – 829 
  • 2015 – Class of 2010 – 767 
  • 2014 – Class of 2009 – 846 
  • 2013 – Class of 2008 – 821 
  • 2012 – Class of 2007 – 811 
  • 2011 – Class of 2006 – 805 
  • 2010 – Class of 2005 – 766 
  • 2009 – Class of 2004 – 741 
  • 2008 – Class of 2003 – 715 
  • 2007 – Class of 2002 – 721 
  • 2006 – Class of 2001 – 671 
  • 2005 – Class of 2000 – 720 
  • 2004 – Class of 1999 – 723 
  • 2003 – Class of 1998 – 631
  • 2002 – Class of 1997 – 704 
  • 2001 – Class of 1996 – 630 
  • 2000 – Class of 1995 – 644 
  • 1999 – Class of 1994 – 627 
  • 1998 – Class of 1993 – 613 
  • 1997 – Class of 1992 – 629 
  • 1996 – Class of 1991 – 581 
  • 1995 – Class of 1990 – 650 
  • 1994 – Class of 1944 – 494 
  • 1993 – Class of 1988 
  • 1992 – Class of 1987 – 409 
  • 1991 – Class of 1981 – 506 
  • 1990 – Class of 1985 – 449 
  • 1989 – Class of 1979 – 452 
  • 1988 – Class of 1978 – 483 
  • 1987 – Class of 1982 – 437 
  • 1986 – Class of 1976 – 476 
  • 1985 – Class of 1975 – 381 
  • 1984 – Class of 1979 – 406 
  • 1983 – Class of 1978 – 366 
  • 1982 – Class of 1957 – 359 
  • 1981 – Class of 1976 – 395 
  • 1980 – Class of 1975 – 367 
  • 1979 – Class of 1954 – 325 
  • 1978 – Class of 1973 – 332 
  • 1977 – Class of 1972 – 321 
  • 1976 – Class of 1951 – 283 
  • 1975 – Class of 1950 – 289 
  • 1974 – Class of 1969 
  • 1973 – Class of 1948 – 246 
  • 1972 – Class of 1947 – 277 
  • 1971 – Class of 1951 – 192 
  • 1970 – Class of 1945 – 219 
  • 1969 – Class of 1944 – 235 
  • 1968 – Class of 1943 – 222 
  • 1967 – Class of 1942 – 316 
  • 1966 – Class of 1941 – 288 
  • 1965 – Class of 1940 – 324 
  • 1964 – Class of 1939 – 293 
  • 1963 – Class of 1938 – 319 
  • 1962 – Class of 1937 – 279 
  • 1961 – Class of 1936 – 292 
  • 1960 – Class of 1935 – 314

Class of 1959 Challenge Trophy

For overall attendance for the 25th Reunion class, including registered family members and guests; awarded only if previous record is surpassed.

Recipient for Reunions 2023: Not Awarded

Past Award Recipients 

Year – Class – Number 

  • 2013 – Class of 1988 – 1751
  • 2010 – Class of 1985 – 1717
  • 2008 – Class of 1983 – 1538
  • 2006 – Class of 1981 – 1515
  • 2005 - Class of 1980 – 1509
  • 2004 - Class of 1979 – 1459
  • 2001 - Class of 1976 – 1409
  • 1989 - Class of 1964 – 1286
  • 1988 - Class of 1963 – 1204
  • 1986 - Class of 1961 - 1156