Alumni Awards
Each year, The Storm King School Alumni Council honors the graduates, faculty, and teams whose lives reflect the values of the Mountain. Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards are open through December 31.
Will Cote, TJ Cote ’01, Visual Arts Director John Carruthers, Alumni Arts Award winner Rick Reynolds ’71, Ross Carnes ’66, Scott Cantor ’73, Head of School Lisa Shambaugh, and Trustee Roger Auerbacher ’66.
The awards
Presented at Reunion Weekend each June. Select Read the full nomination details under any award to see eligibility, the selection process, and how to nominate.
Margaret Clark Faculty Excellence Award
Recognizing a former faculty member of longevity whose dedication transcended the classroom and became part of the student-centered tradition of the School. Named for Miss Margaret Clark, who retired in 1938 after 44 years as an art teacher — and who designed the Storm King crest still used today.
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The Storm King School Alumni Council welcomes nominations for the Margaret Clark Faculty Excellence Award. This award recognizes a former faculty member of longevity whose dedication transcended the classroom and whose high ideals became part of the student-centered tradition of The Storm King School.
Miss Margaret Clark retired from The Storm King School as a distinguished member of the faculty in 1938, completing 44 years of service as an art teacher. During her tenure, Margaret's responsibilities grew to head of the lower school. During World War I, she ran the infirmary as well as the entire administration, while continuing to teach her legendary art classes. She is also credited with designing The Storm King School crest used today.
Please submit separate forms for each nominee.
For questions or further information, contact Ashley Cabrera '19, Manager of Alumni Relations, at acabrera@sks.org.
The Sports Hall of Fame
Established in 1994 to recognize exceptional athletic achievement by Storm King alumni, coaches, athletic directors, and teams — the athletes and moments that defined Cougar athletics across the decades.
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The Storm King School Alumni Council welcomes nominations to recognize exceptional athletic achievement by Storm King School alumni, coaches, athletic directors and teams in the SKS Sports Hall of Fame, established in 1994.
Nominees should reflect a distinguished record in athletics and dedication and commitment to exemplify the core mission and values of The Storm King School of character, truth, respect, and responsibility. Nominations are encouraged in the "honor year" being celebrated each year.
- An individual must have attended SKS for a minimum of two years, having left or graduated in good standing ten (10) years prior to being nominated. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Coaches and teams are eligible for nomination after a minimum of five (5) years since attending or working at Storm King School. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
- Coaches and/or athletic directors must have coached a team or led the athletic program for a minimum of four (4) years, having contributed significantly to The Storm King School athletic program and the School.
Please complete and submit separate forms for each nominee or team.
For questions or further information, contact Ashley Cabrera '19, Manager of Alumni Relations, at acabrera@sks.org.
Alumni Arts Award
Established in 2019 to honor exceptional artistic contribution and achievement by Storm King alumni across the visual and performing arts — music, theater, dance, film, writing, curating, and design.
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Established in 2019, The Storm King School Alumni Council welcomes nominations for exceptional artistic contributions and achievements by Storm King School alumni in the visual and performing arts including vocal music, instrumental music, theater, dance, etc.; film/documentaries; writing/literary arts; curating, directing or producing; design arts, artistic media; etc.
Selection for this award will be based upon the artist's recognition and impact in their field. Indicators of artistic impact will include awards; grants; commissions; reviews; visibility/notoriety in publications, exhibitions or installations; touring; or other indicators of excellence and recognition in the art form.
The award recipient's artistic work will be presented at the school at an all-school talk, performance, reading, artist's residency, master class, by field trip, or other means as appropriate to the art form.
Please complete and submit separate forms for each nominee or team.
For questions or further information, contact Ashley Cabrera '19, Manager of Alumni Relations, at acabrera@sks.org.
Alumni Humanitarian Award
Given to a graduate whose service and humanitarian work has made a lasting difference — supporting human welfare, the environment, or social reform through extraordinary volunteer efforts or a career devoted to the betterment of the human condition.
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Established in 2019, The Storm King School Alumni Council welcomes nominations to recognize a member of the SKS alumni body for extraordinary accomplishments and contributions supporting human welfare, the environment, or social reform, including lifesaving work for social justice, the improvement of quality of life, the environment, socio-economic status, or the alleviation of suffering.
These may be extraordinary volunteer efforts or a career dedicated to the betterment of the human or environmental condition.
The SKS Alumni Humanitarian Award will be presented to the recipient during the academic year at an all-School assembly, and may be presented at an annual Reunion Weekend.
Please complete and submit separate forms for each nominee or team.
For questions or further information, contact Ashley Cabrera '19, Manager of Alumni Relations, at acabrera@sks.org.
The Founder's Cup
The Founder's Cup is The Storm King School's highest honor, awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated distinguished service to the School community, distinguished professional excellence, and/or regional, national, or global distinction.
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The Founder's Cup is The Storm King School's highest honor and is awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated the qualities of distinguished service to The Storm King School community; distinguished professional excellence; and/or regional, national, or global distinction.
Selection of a recipient of the Founder's Cup is made by The Storm King School leadership.
The Founder's Cup is not open to nomination — recipients are chosen by the School's leadership.
Past recipients
Every recipient, every year — the complete record carried forward from the current site.
Margaret Clark Faculty Excellence
2006–2023Alumni Arts Award
2020–2026Humanitarian Alumni Award
2020–2026The Founder's Cup
2000–2023The Sports Hall of Fame
Est. 1994 · Inducted 1994–2025The complete roster of past recipients — every award, every year — is preserved in full.