Penn GSE Alumni Awards
Each year, the Penn GSE Education Alumni Association honors the accomplishments of GSE alumni and other education professionals by awarding the Education Alumni Association Alumni Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions to Penn GSE and the field of education.
To nominate a candidate for an Education Alumni Association award, please download and complete the PDF nomination form.
To view a list of our previous honorees, please click here.
Penn GSE Education Alumni Association Alumni Awards
Penn GSE Educator of the Year Award
This award recognizes an outstanding graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, preferably of the Graduate School of Education, who demonstrates unusual involvement in and commitment to identifying and helping to resolve school problems and current issues in education. The recipient of this award must be a dedicated educator who is an inspiration, risk-taker, innovator, and role model and who demonstrates a commitment to the betterment of the Graduate School of Education.
Helen C. Bailey Award
This award recognizes an outstanding education alumnus or alumna of the University of Pennsylvania who has brought recognition and status to the Graduate School of Education or the University of Pennsylvania and who has made a distinctive contribution to the field of education and to the Graduate School of Education.
William B. Castetter Alumni Award of Merit
This award recognizes an alumnus or alumna of the Graduate School of Education for significant service to the School.
Ethel and Allen “Buddy” Carruth Sustained Leadership in Education Award
Established in 2004, this award recognizes significant service to the education community by an esteemed alumnus/a or friend of the Penn Graduate School of Education. The award honors the memory of Ethel Carruth, ED'43, a distinguished alumna, benefactor, and friend of the Penn Graduate School of Education. Mrs. Carruth and her late husband, Allen Carruth, led an extraordinary legacy, fostering enthusiastic dedication and support of numerous causes, inspiring benevolence and a lifetime of involvement. Their support of education impacted many in the field and motivated unprecedented achievement and guidance throughout the community. The recipient of this award will serve as an inspiration to others, transcending expectations and providing opportunities in service.
The Penn GSE Alumni Recent Alumni/Early Career Award of Merit
This award recognizes a Penn GSE alumnus or alumna who has shown outstanding service to the University of Pennsylvania and Graduate School of Education prior to their 10th reunion year and is setting an inspirational example for future alumni of Penn GSE. This includes significant contributions by an individual in their field of endeavor, whether through professional achievement or community service, and the devotion of significant time, energy, and enthusiasm to volunteerism and cultivation. The recipient supports and embodies the mission, values, and goals of the Penn GSE community.