The Colorado College Alumni Association Awards recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the CC community annually through four awards given at the annual awards ceremony during Homecoming Weekend.
The Louis T. Benezet Award recognizes alumni for their outstanding achievement in their chosen field, excellence through unusual success or contribution, innovation or research that has advanced a profession or a cause, and/or extraordinary contributions and achievements that have impacted people's lives and exemplify the values of a liberal arts education.
The Lloyd E. Worner Award recognizes alumni for their outstanding loyalty, service, and generosity to the college as evidenced by continuing concern and support for students and the quality of teaching and learning, as well as the general well-being and future excellence of the institution.
The Gresham Riley Award recognizes faculty and staff who have made a significant difference to the Colorado College community through outstanding service, commitment, and accomplishment. The continuing concern for and support of students and alumni demonstrated by such individuals ensures the general well-being and future excellence of the college.
The Spirit of Adventure Award recognizes alumni who exemplify the unique CC experience through a life of intellectual, social, or physical adventure.
Award Eligibility: The following are not eligible for Alumni Association awards: previous awardees; recipients of an honorary degree from CC; recipients of the President's Leadership and Just World awards; current members of the Alumni Association Council and their spouses/partners; and members of the Board of Trustees, including Emeritus Trustees. While the Alumni Association generally does not make posthumous awards, timely posthumous nominations are accepted.