Named in honor of one of our nation’s Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton (Class of 1778), the Alexander Hamilton Medal is the highest honor one can receive from Columbia College Alumni Association. It is awarded to members of the community for both distinguished service to the College and exceptional accomplishment in any field of endeavor.

Lion’s Pride is a partnership between Columbia College Young Alumni and Columbia College Today magazine (CCT) to recognize Columbia College’s exceptional recent graduates — rising stars, innovators, leaders, changemakers and success stories. These young alumni are enriching the lives of individuals and communities, contributing to culture in significant ways, building businesses that reshape the way we work and live, and working to have a meaningful and positive impact on the world.

The cup is awarded annually to an alumnus/a for contributions to his or her reunion.