![Ann Fournier]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713808744/colbysawyeredu/bk70zc00qxzd0dwsn2qb/2024-jensen-award.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713808744/colbysawyeredu/bk70zc00qxzd0dwsn2qb/2024-jensen-award.jpg","width":400}])
Jack Jensen Award for Excellence in Teaching
As recipient of the college’s highest teaching award, the Jack Jensen Award for Excellence in Teaching, Professor Ann Fournier will give the 2024 Commencement address.
2024 Awards
During Commencement 2024, Colby-Sawyer recognized members of the college and greater community for outstanding contributions to higher education and the life of Colby-Sawyer students.
![Deborah Coffin '76]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713809340/colbysawyeredu/vimiggtflit3ygmel3e5/2024-distinguished-service-award.jpg","width":250}])
Susan Colgate Cleveland Medal for Distinguished Service
Deborah Coffin '76 is this year's recipient of the Susan Colgate Cleveland Medal for Distinguished Service, which is the college's highest honor.
![Senior Commencement Speaker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714160506/colbysawyeredu/blmxyathe73d386rlgz7/commencement-speaker-2024.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714160506/colbysawyeredu/blmxyathe73d386rlgz7/commencement-speaker-2024.webp","width":400}])
Senior Commencement Speaker
Sports management major Riley Keezer has served as the college’s play-by-play sports announcer, otherwise known as “the voice of the Chargers.” He came to Colby-Sawyer for the opportunities presented in the sports management program and athletic department.
![Colby-Sawyer Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714160622/colbysawyeredu/aiujucz1eblkuaxpu15a/csc-award-2024.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714160622/colbysawyeredu/aiujucz1eblkuaxpu15a/csc-award-2024.webp","width":400}])
Colby-Sawyer Award
Erin Lamb ’24 is a compassionate leader and diligent scholar. She consistently excels academically, as demonstrated by her selection to the dean’s list every semester of her collegiate career and her induction into societies including the Alpha Chi Honor Society and the Wesson Honors Program.
![David H. Winton Baccalaureate Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1714660400/colbysawyeredu/opfkkax9jt7axa4iq434/winton-award-2024.webp","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1714660400/colbysawyeredu/opfkkax9jt7axa4iq434/winton-award-2024.webp","width":400}])
David H. Winton Baccalaureate Award
A Wesson Honors scholar, Chesley Smith's ’24 impressive academic performance earned him the baccalaureate award in history and political studies, as well as a place in the Alpha Chi national honor society.