The Rensselaer Alumni Association (RAA) Awards Program Recognizing our important volunteer ambassadors The RAA awards program recognizes alumni contributions in every area of volunteer work. See the links below for criteria for each award, and click the award name for a list of past winners. Distinguished Service Award The highest award bestowed by the RAA. Albert Fox Demers Medal For stimulating interest in the welfare of the Institute. Alumni Key Award To recognize outstanding service in support of the advancement of Rensselaer. Teaching Award Recognizes current members of the Rensselaer faculty for their outstanding teaching techniques, contributions to the campus experience, and commitment to students. Emerging Leader Award For a rising junior or senior who is either a member of the Red & White student organization or a Greek organization, and shows exceptional leadership and commitment to Rensselaer and the RAA's mission. Director’s Award For individuals who have made significant contributions to the success of the Office of Alumni Relations and to the RAA. Alumni Admissions Recognition of Excellence Award For outstanding alumni admissions volunteers. Craig W. Angell ’35 Chapter of the Year Award For the outstanding Regional Chapter of the Year. Chuck Monis ’50 Most Improved Chapter of the Year Award For the most improved Regional Chapter of the Year. Special Recognition Award for Rensselaer Alumni Chapters For Regional Chapters deserving of special honor. Rensselaer Alumni Phonathon Cup Award For the Regional Chapter that raised the most money at their Annual Fund Phonathon. Team of the Year Award Recognizing the accomplishments of Rensselaer's intercollegiate sports teams. Community Service Award for Greek Life Designed to recognize a fraternity or sorority who is involved with community service and philanthropic activities. Other Campus-Sponsored Alumni Awards The Rensselaer Alumni Hall of Fame The William F. Glaser '53 Entrepreneur of the Year Award Thomas W. Phelan Fellows Award The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Davies Medal for Engineering Achievement