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2026 John Jay Awards Dinner

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Cipriani
110 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

On March 4, 2026, Columbia College will celebrate the 46th annual John Jay Awards Dinner, honoring four College alumni for distinguished professional achievements in their respective fields.

The John Jay Award for distinguished professional achievement has been presented to 236 honorees since 1979, and the dinner — held annually at the iconic Cipriani 42nd Street — raises funds for the John Jay National Scholars Program.

Portrait of John Jay by Gilbert Stuart

John Jay Scholars Program

The John Jay Scholars Program is named after Founding Father, John Jay CC 1764, a student of classics and the law and a leading proponent of the principles of the American Constitution. This award program provides financial aid and special programming to enhance the academic and extracurricular experiences of outstanding students.

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John Jay Awards

The John Jay Awards honor alumni for distinguished professional achievement.

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For questions, please contact College Events at 212-851-7833 or ccalumnievents@columbia.edu.