Honorees feted with the 2025 Excellence Awards, Collier Medal, and Distinguished Service Award for Staff Membership.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) celebrated its outstanding staff members at the annual awards ceremony held in Kresge Auditorium on June 5. The event, a celebration for the honorees, recognised the exceptional service, leadership, and commitment of 11 individuals and four teams with the MIT Excellence Awards, as well as additional honours such as the Collier Medal, the Staff Award for Distinction in Service, and the Gordon Y. Billard Award.
The MIT Excellence Awards are the highest awards for staff at the Institute, recognising individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to advancing MIT's mission. The Collier Medal, another prestigious award, is given to staff members for outstanding contributions that have a significant impact on the Institute. This year, the Collier Medal was presented to an individual whose service results in a positive, lasting impact on the MIT community, and whose contributions exceed the boundaries of their profession.
The Collier Medal honours Officer Sean Collier, who gave his life protecting and serving MIT. The award recognises an individual or group whose actions demonstrate the importance of community. This year's recipient embodied the spirit of collaboration and service that Officer Collier exemplified.
The Staff Award for Distinction in Service honours MIT staff members who demonstrate exemplary dedication and service over time, reflecting sustained and significant contributions to the Institute community. The Gordon Y. Billard Award recognises outstanding staff members for exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to MIT’s values and goals. Both awards were given to multiple individuals and teams this year.
The ceremony was a lively affair, with colleagues cheering for the honorees, holding brightly colored signs and pompoms. The recipients were proudly recognised for their hard work and dedication to the Institute. For comprehensive and updated information on these awards, the MIT Human Resources website and their official awards announcements are authoritative resources.
The Collier Medal, one of MIT's most prestigious awards, acknowledges staff members who make exceptional contributions with a lasting impact on the Institute, just like Officer Sean Collier who gave his life serving MIT. The Staff Award for Distinction in Service honors faculty members who showcase sustained dedication and significant contributions to the Institute's community.
