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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 2022: Not Awarded 

Previous Award Recipients 

  • 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 2022: Class of 1967 

Previous Award Recipients 

  • 2021 Not Awarded 
  • 2020 Not Awarded 
  • 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 2022: Class of 1962 

Previous Award Recipients 

  • 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 2022: Class of 2017 

Previous Award Recipients 

  • 2021 Not Awarded 
  • 2020 Not Awarded 
  • 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 2022: Class of 2020 – 80% 

Past Award Recipients 

Year - Class – Percentage 

  • 2021 Not Awarded 
  • 2020 Not Awarded 
  • 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 1691 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 2022: Class of 2017 – 58.4% 

Past Award Recipients 

Year - Class – Percentage 

  • 2021 Not Awarded 
  • 2020 Not Awarded 
  • 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 the class, more than 50 years out of Princeton, with at least 10 members on its class rolls, having the highest percentage of members registered at Reunions. 

Recipient for Reunions 2022: Class of 1962 – 23% 

Past Award Recipients 

Year - Class – Percentage 

  • 2021 Not Awarded 
  • 2020 Not Awarded 
  • 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 2022: Class of 2020 – 1029 classmates at their 2nd reunion. 

Past Award Recipients 

Year - Class – Number 

  • 2021 Not Awarded 
  • 2020 Not Awarded 
  • 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 2022: Class of 2017 – 756 classmates at their 5th reunion. 

Past Award Recipients 

Year - Class – Number 

  • 2021 Not Awarded 
  • 2020 Not Awarded 
  • 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