Marjorie E. Kettell Distinguished Alum Award
About the Award To honor the outstanding achievements of our alums in their respective paths post-cooperative living, the Harriet E. Richards Alumnae Association offers the Marjorie E. Kettell Distinguished Alum Award. The Distinguished Alum Award serves to inspire the entire Harriet E. Richards Cooperative community — current students and alumni alike — to strive to become their best selves. Named in memory and honor of Dr. Marjorie E. Kettell, Class of 1947, the award is presented annually to bestow institutional recognition on one Harriet E. Richards Cooperative House alum who has distinguished themselves in their personal or professional life, in their intellectual pursuits, or in their dedication to service of community, country or society. The inaugural award was given in memory of Dr. Kettell herself and was presented to her husband Joseph Golner. About Marjorie Kettell Dr. Kettell lived in the HER House from 1943 to 1947 and served on the HER House Alumnae Association Board of Overseers in various capacities in the many decades that followed – including over 20 years as Board President. Through her leadership, Dr. Kettell provided those of us who followed in her footsteps with a clear vision of how HERAA could leverage its strong and vast network of alumnae for the long-term preservation of the HER House itself. Dr. Kettell was an incredibly distinguished woman, scholar, practitioner and community member. |
Dr. Marjorie E. Kettell, Class of 1947 |
Nomination Guidelines
Please consider nominating yourself or a fellow alum for this award. Family, friends and colleagues are also welcome to submit nominations.
Please include the following information in your nomination:
- Nominee name, graduation year, academic major/concentration and current contact information.
- Nominator name and current contact information. Please explain your connection/affiliation with the nominee. Self-nominations are welcome.
- A summary of the nominee's accomplishments in their personal, professional, family or community life. (Approximately 250 words on why this person should be recognized by the HERAA community.)
Submission Deadline: CLOSED
- Email: heraa@her-house.org with subject line "Distinguished Alum Award nomination"
- Mail:
Awards PresentationHERAA
ATTN: Distinguished Alum Award
191 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215
Awards will be presented at the Alumni Annual Meeting each spring. Distinguished Alum Award recipients have the chance to give a short presentation at the Meeting to discuss their accomplishments or contributions.
Awardees
- 2025: Sherley Cruz, Class of 1999
- 2024: Rebecca Yoonhee Martin, Class of 2007
- 2023: Martha Muñoz, Class of 2007
- 2022: Hillary Johnson, MHS, Class of 2001
- 2021: Kaitlin Kalna Darwal, Class of 2004
2016: Inaugural award was dedicated to Dr. Marjorie E. Kettell, Class of 1947 and presented to her husband Joseph Golner
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