Since 1979, the Alumni Class Leaders have bestowed the Class of the Year Award upon those classes with exceptional programs that facilitate engagement among classmates. The criteria are quality, variety and creativity in communications, class activities, and class leadership.

2023 Recipient

Class of 1963

Black and white group photo of the Class of 1963 standing on steps outside of a buildingThe Class of 1963 distinguished itself through their outstanding efforts in encouraging engagement and participation with exceptional programs that culminated in a truly special 60th Reunion. 

For their 50th, 55th and 60th Reunions, the class’ Reunion Activities and Class Gift Committees reached out to every classmate, extending a Reunion invitation and encouraging them to participate in the class gift. They also held yearly mini-reunions that led to camaraderie and lasting friendships amongst the classmates, even though they may not have known each other while at Brown and Pembroke. In addition to their in-person gatherings, regular newsletter and email communications keep the class up to date and connected to Brown. The quality, variety, and creativity of their consistent outreach has fostered a spirit of inclusion and connection that has risen to an exceptional level.

The Class of 1963’s leadership in these areas has been a source of inspiration to their fellow alumni and is an invaluable asset to the Brown community.

 

All Previous Award Recipients

  • Class of 1926 Men*
  • Class of 1930 Men
  • Class of 1930 Women
  • Class of 1935 Women
  • Class of 1936
  • Class of 1937 Women
  • Class of 1938*
  • Class of 1943 Women*
  • Class of 1946
  • Class of 1947 Men
  • Class of 1948 Women
  • Class of 1949 Women*
  • Class of 1950
  • Class of 1951*
  • Class of 1951* Women
  • Class of 1953*
  • Class of 1954 Women*
  • Class of 1954 Men
  • Class of 1955
  • Class of 1958*
  • Class of 1959
  • Class of 1961*
  • Class of 1967
  • Class of 1968
  • Class of 1969*
  • Class of 1970
  • Class of 1972
  • Class of 1974
  • Class of 1975
  • Class of 1976
  • Class of 1977
  • Class of 1978
  • Class of 1980
  • Class of 1981
  • Class of 1982*
  • Class of 1984
  • Class of 1985
  • Class of 1986
  • Class of 1987
  • Class of 1991
  • Class of 1998
  • Class of 2002
  • Class of 2003
  • Class of 2011

    *has received the award two or more times