
The Dean’s Award for Excellence recognizes staff members who embody both the letter and spirit of excellence within the HLS community.
Award Criteria
In order to be considered for the award, staff members must have a minimum of 1 year service at HLS and be nominated by a current HLS faculty or staff member. Department Heads and Deans are ineligible for the Dean’s Award, but may be nominated for Harvard Heroes.
Honorees are selected in accordance with the following award criteria, based upon the degree of demonstrated excellence and the impact of the honoree’s actions. Strong nominees may exhibit several of the characteristics listed below.
Excellence in…
Recognition Advisory Committee
2024-2025 Advisory Committee Members
Samantha Burke, Faculty Support Services
Laura Johnston, Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation
Melissa Minaya, Harvard Legal Aid Bureau
Vaughn Samuels, Learning Experience and Innovation
Tara Townsend, Dean of Students Office
Heather Williams, Office of Clinical and Pro Bono Programs
* Gloria Alonzo and Nadgie Moten provide staff support to the Dean’s Award Advisory Committee.
Highlights from the 2024 Dean’s Award Ceremony











