Recognition bestowed upon staff members for their exemplary performance in 2025 with the Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Staff Award for Exceptional Service in the field.
MIT Honours Outstanding Individuals and Teams at 2023 Excellence Awards
The MIT community gathered in Kresge Auditorium on June 5, 2023, to celebrate the achievements of 15 remarkable individuals and teams at the annual MIT Excellence Awards. In addition to the main awards, the ceremony also recognised recipients of the Collier Medal, the Staff Award for Distinction in Service, and the Gordon Y. Billard Award.
The MIT Excellence Awards are presented to individuals whose service results in a positive, lasting impact on the MIT community. This year, 11 individuals and 4 teams were honoured for their exceptional contributions.
The Collier Medal, named after Officer Sean Collier who gave his life protecting and serving MIT, recognises individuals or groups whose actions demonstrate the importance of community. This year, the Collier Medal was awarded to those whose contributions exceed the boundaries of their profession.
The Staff Award for Distinction in Service is given to staff members whose service creates a lasting positive impact on MIT. This year's recipients were recognised for their exceptional dedication and service.
The Gordon Y. Billard Award is given to staff or faculty members, or MIT-affiliated individuals, who provide "special service of outstanding merit performed for the Institute." The 2023 recipients were honoured for their exceptional contributions to MIT.
Attendees at the ceremony cheered with brightly colored signs and pompoms as the recipients were announced. Unfortunately, the search results do not include names or details from the 2021 award recipients, and there is no direct information or archival listing from that year available in the given sources. For information about the 2021 recipients, it would be best to check MIT’s official news archives or contact MIT Human Resources or the department responsible for these awards directly.
References:
[1] MIT News - Gordon Y. Billard Award
[2] MIT News - Staff Award for Distinction in Service
[4] MIT News - Collier Medal
The MIT faculty, recognized for their exceptional contributions, received the Gordon Y. Billard Award in education and self-development, marking their special service of outstanding merit to the Institute. Additionally, the Collier Medal, honoring individuals or groups whose actions reflect the significance of community, was also presented to some faculty members whose contributions surpassed the boundaries of their profession.
