Contact us on Welcome Connect Events Careers More Give Back Login To honor Cannon School alumni and faculty who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in their profession, leadership to others, civic engagement and philanthropy, and the arts while exemplifying the Core Values of Cannon School. Established in 2020, the Distinguished Alumni Awards was created by Cannon School's Office of Alumni Relations to honor alumni and faculty members who have excelled within their various forms of expertise and distinguished themselves above others. Every two years, nominations are received and selection is made by the Cannon School Distinguished Alumni Selection Committee. Once presented as an eligible nominee, candidates will remain in consideration for 2 induction cycles. Recipients may only receive each award once but can receive more than one award. Meet the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients - Jess Eskrom '09, Distinguished Alumni Award - Patrick Murphy '11, Young Alumni Award - Jacquelin Harris '10, Distinguished Alumni in the Arts - Meredith Frazier '09, Alumni Service Award - John Riley, Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty Award Learn more about each 2021 award recipient Distinguished Alumni Award The highest award given by the Cannon School Alumni Association to a graduate who has made outstanding contributions and demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their chosen field and/or a devotion to the betterment of society and their community. Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria: - Graduate of Cannon School (or Cabarrus Academy) for at least ten years - Areas of contributions may include business, military service, philanthropy, public service, medicine, entertainment, etc. - Show a continued passion and commitment to their field - The recipient must continue to live by and exemplify Cannon School’s core values Young Alumni Award Presented to a recent graduate who has already made an impact or shows promising potential to create a positive contribution to society. Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria: - Graduate of Cannon School within the last ten years - Areas of contributions may include business, military service, philanthropy, public service, medicine, entertainment, etc. - The recipient must consistently live by and exemplify Cannon School's core values Distinguished Alumni in the Arts Presented to a graduate who has made extraordinary contributions specifically to the world of the arts in visual arts, literary arts, or performing arts. Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria: - Graduate of Cannon School (or Cabarrus Academy) for at least five years - The recipient must consistently live by and exemplify Cannon School's core values Alumni Service Award Presented to a graduate who has given extraordinary service to their community by demonstrating passion and commitment to a life of philanthropy and service to others. Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria: - Graduate of Cannon School (or Cabarrus Academy) for at least five years - The recipient must consistently live by and exemplify Cannon School's core values Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty Award To honor a current or past faculty member who has made significant contributions to Cannon School and made a positive impact on the lives of Cannon Students. Award recipients are selected based on the following criteria: - Current or retired faculty member of Cannon School (or Cabarrus Academy) - Must have served a minimum of five years as a faculty member at Cannon School (exemptions can be held to Selection Committee’s discretion) - Demonstrates and inspires enthusiasm for learning in and out of the classroom - Committed to helping students shape personal values, develop their talents and interests, and broaden their perspectives - Consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty in service to the school and students - The recipient must consistently live by and exemplify Cannon School's core values Nominations are currently closed and will open in November 2022 Non-Voting Members Alumni Relations Manager Director of Advancement Voting Members Head of School Alumni Board President Alumni Board Member, appointed by the Alumni Board Head of Upper School or Upper School Administrator, selected by the Head of Upper School Arts Directors* Faculty Member, rotating every two cycles and selected by the Head of Upper School Senior Class Member, selected by the Head of Upper School Member-At-Large or Previous Award Recipient *Cannon School has three Arts Directors (Music, Theater, and Visual Arts). 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