Celebrating the Legacy of Harding Graduates
Harding Academy honors outstanding individuals who have taken the values of a strong mind and a caring heart and used them to make a profound impact on their communities, professions, and the world. Through our annual awards, the Alumni Association recognizes those who continue to live out the school’s mission long after their time on campus.
The Alumni Citizenship Award
The Alumni Citizenship Award is presented annually to the graduating eighth-grade student who best exemplifies the core values of Harding Academy as they transition into our alumni community. This honor recognizes a student who demonstrates outstanding citizenship through positive leadership and a strong cooperative spirit; whose daily actions and deep sensitivity to others reflect an exceptional strength of character; and who shows an unwavering commitment to both school and community.
The Alumni Citizenship Award is presented annually to the graduating eighth-grade student who best exemplifies the core values of Harding Academy as they transition into our alumni community. This honor recognizes a student who demonstrates outstanding citizenship through positive leadership and a strong cooperative spirit; whose daily actions and deep sensitivity to others reflect an exceptional strength of character; and who shows an unwavering commitment to both school and community.
Most Recent Recipient: Grace Thigpen '26
The Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a graduate who has achieved significant professional distinction and demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to their community, state, or nation. This recipient embodies the excellence and lifelong learning that a Harding Academy education inspires.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a graduate who has achieved significant professional distinction and demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to their community, state, or nation. This recipient embodies the excellence and lifelong learning that a Harding Academy education inspires.
Help Us Honor Exceptional Alumni
Do you know a Harding graduate who is making a difference in their field or community? We invite our parents, alumni, and faculty to help us recognize these outstanding individuals.
Do you know a Harding graduate who is making a difference in their field or community? We invite our parents, alumni, and faculty to help us recognize these outstanding individuals.
Inspiring The Mind • Nurturing The Spirit