The President’s Medal for Excellence is awarded to individuals at Indiana University who demonstrate outstanding academic, artistic, or professional accomplishments or exceptional service to the university. Their achievement can be in any field, from excellence in music like Menahem Pressler to glory in sports like Hobie Billingsley. Their work elevates the reputation of our university and benefits our community in immeasurable ways.
The President’s Medal for Excellence is made of silver and is a replica of the Jewel of Office. It hangs from a red ribbon and is accompanied by a rosette. It is presented with a formal parchment.