Reunion 2023: Development Awards

At the end of May, we welcomed more than 1,600 alums and guests back to Mount Holyoke to reconnect with classmates and create new memories.

Over the course of two Reunion weekends, we had the opportunity to recognize alums who are doing incredible work in the world, share powerful class histories and celebrate the tremendous outpouring of support for Mount Holyoke.

In all, Reunion classes raised more than $17.8 million* for all purposes at Mount Holyoke during the 2022–2023 fiscal year, with many classes surpassing their goals and rising to meet challenges.

We also celebrated the fundraising achievements of Reunion classes with the awarding of the Lyon, Sphinx, Griffin and Pegasus awards. These accolades were earned for fundraising achievements this year and for gains made in the years since each class’s last Reunion in 2018.

The Sphinx Award

Awarded to the reunion class with the highest total participation in giving to Mount Holyoke during the reunion fiscal year.

2023 SPHINX AWARD WINNERS

• Reunion I: Class of 1973 (57%* Participation)
• Reunion II: Class of 1958 (72%* Participation)

The Pegasus Award

Awarded to the reunion class that raises the most total dollars for immediate use through The Mount Holyoke Fund during the reunion fiscal year.

2023 PEGASUS AWARD WINNERS

• Reunion I: Class of 1973 ($1,082,884* raised for The Mount Holyoke Fund)
• Reunion II: Class of 1963 ($475,000* raised for The Mount Holyoke Fund)
  ^{a new record for a 60th Reunion gift to the Mount Holyoke Fund}

The Lion Award

Awarded to the reunion class with the highest total giving to all funds and purposes during the five-year reunion cycle.

2023 LION AWARD WINNERS

• Reunion I: Class of 1973 ($19,028,424* 5-year comprehensive giving total)
  ^{a new record for a 50th Reunion gift to the Mount Holyoke Fund}
• Reunion II: Class of 1968 ($7,628,825* 5-year comprehensive giving total)

The Griffin Award

Awarded to the reunion class with the highest percentage of Laurel Chain Society members.

2023 GRIFFIN AWARD WINNERS

• Reunion I: Class of 1953 (68.8%* of class are members of the Laurel Chain Society)
• Reunion II: Class of 1958 (83.5%* of class are members of the Laurel Chain Society)

*Totals shown include giving through Reunion weekends.