Isak Kazes Prize for Outstanding Achievement
Created by Valya Shapiro '61, in memory of her father and in honor of Jeanette Lerman '69, this prize recognizes a student of outstanding achievement, integrity and passion for learning.
The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program selects the recipient of this prize annually. There is no application.
Recent Award Recipients
Prize Year | Recipient |
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2023-24 | Ayla Cordell |
2022-23 | Olive Gallmeyer |
2021-22 | Imani Dorsey and Rarra Miller-Figueroa |
2020-21 | Lianne Gallant and Liyanga de Silva |
2019-20 | Nicole Veneto |
2018-19 | Stacie Cruz |
2017-18 | Anja Parish and Miranda Peery |
2016-17 | Brie McLemore and Alex Montgomery |
2015-16 | Margot Kotler |
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