Each year, Duke Service-Learning recognizes one graduating senior, one faculty member, and one community partner for their commitment to the ideals of service‐learning through the Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Awards. Graduating seniors, faculty members, and community partners who have participated in at least one service-learning course at Duke are eligible to receive an Alden Award. Any member of the Duke community (including students) or a community partner organization may nominate an eligible student, faculty member, or community partner (individual or organization) for a Betsy Alden Outstanding Service-Learning Award.
Recognition
Monetary Award
Each Alden Award recipient receives $150 to further develop his/her community-building and leadership skills.
In the Spotlight Awards Reception
The Alden Award recipients are announced and celebrated at the In the Spotlight Awards each in April. The ceremony and reception acknowledge the accomplishments of Duke faculty, students, staff, administrators, an others throughout the community.
Alden Awards Dinner
Recipients of the Alden Awards and their nominators are invited to a small awards dinner with the Duke Service-Learning team, including Betsy Alden.