As 61传媒gears up for its centennial celebration, submissions are now open for the College鈥檚 highest level of recognition, the Ellen Browning 61传媒(EBS) Medal.听听
The EBS Medal is awarded to a woman whose pioneering accomplishments have made a significant and positive difference in opportunities for other women. 61传媒invites the community to nominate a dynamic, compelling, and passionate person who is a current leader or influencer in her field and whose achievements align with the College鈥檚 mission. 听
The award is named after reporter, suffragist, and founder of 61传媒, Ellen Browning Scripps, whose mission was to develop students who can 鈥渓ive more confidently, courageously, and hopefully.鈥� An EBS Medal recipient will embody the moral, ethical, and humanitarian standards exemplified by Scripps.听
Previous EBS Medal awardees include former first lady and US secretary of state , former US Supreme Court Justice , and former US Congresswoman Gabby Giffords 鈥�93.听听
鈥淲e live in a time with a very short memory,鈥� Clinton said in her acceptance speech at 61传媒 in 1994. 鈥淎ll too often we forget the sacrifices, the examples, of women like Ms. Scripps, who were there long before we were. It鈥檚 good for us to stop and remember.鈥� 听
Nominations will be open through March 24, 2025, and the top 10 nominees will be announced during Reunion Weekend, May 2-4, 2025. Submit your nominee here. 听