The William "Bill" Vanneman '31 Outstanding Class Leader Award recognizes class officers who have provided long-term exemplary service to the university and to their classes.
Bill served his class tirelessly for 80 years and was helping to organize Cornell’s first 80th class reunion in June when he died on April 26, 2011 at age 102.
He was well known and well beloved among Cornellians from across the full spectrum of alumni classes. CACO is proud to honor the example he set by sponsoring this award named in his honor.
Send us your nominations!
The 2012 award nomination deadline is November 3.
If you know a class officer whose dedication deserves the spotlight, let us know! Help us pay special recognition to our class leaders who give their all to planning Reunion activities, keeping class spirits high, raising funds for Cornell, and more.
Send in your nomination form today!
- Class officers are eligible for nomination after they have celebrated their 40th Reunion
- Recipients are selected solely on the basis of their contributions as class leaders
- Recipients of the Frank H. T. Rhodes award and current or former trustees are not eligible
Congratulations, 2011 Honoree Jane E. Hardy '53!
Jane was a significant leader in growing the Mid-Winter Meeting from a class-only event to one that welcomes all Cornell volunteers. She is a member of the Cornell University Council and serves on the Committee on the Arts and the Student Affairs Committee and has been a loyal supporter of the Cornell Plantations and Athletic programs.
Jane has held dozens of significant volunteer roles over the years. Most recently she has served as the Cornell Association of Class Officers (CACO) Vice President, the Vice President and 50th Reunion Co-Chair for the Class of 1953 and a member of the 55th Reunion Campaign Major Gifts/Gift Planning committee. Her work on the bylaws for CACO has made governance easier and more efficient. In addition, Jane has traveled the world with Cornellians through CAU and is a regular at Cornell events in her hometown of Ithaca.
