About Charter Day
William & Mary celebrated the 332nd anniversary of the awarding of the Royal Charter from King William III and Queen Mary II of England during the Charter Day Ceremony on February 7, 2025.
This year's theme and visuals featured the university's Year of the Environment celebration. The yearlong observance will focus on advancing sustainability efforts on campus and furthering William & Mary's environmental impact around the world.
Charter Day Speaker
During the 2025 Charter Day ceremony, Dean Derek Aday invited the W&M community to participate in the Year of the Environment.
Charter Day Prizes & Awards
During Charter Day weekend, prizes and awards are presented to faculty, students, alumni and friends who make a difference at William & Mary and in our nation and world.
Todd A. Stottlemyer '85, P '16, P '21
2025 Honorary Degree
Alison Mayer '25
2025 James Monroe Prize in Civic Leadership
Bella Ginzbursky-Blum P '14
2025 Thomas Jefferson Award
Phillip E. Wagner
2025 Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award
Yigit Simsek '25
2025 Thomas Jefferson Prize in Natural Philosophy
Alumni Medallion
The highest and most prestigious award given by the W&M Alumni Association, the Alumni Medallion recognizes outstanding alumni for their professional accomplishments, leadership, dedication to the community and commitment to their alma mater.
Betsy E. Calvo Anderson '70, HON J.D. '15, P 00
2025 Alumni Medallion
Warren W. Buck III M.S. '70, Ph.D. '76, D.Sc. '13
2025 Alumni Medallion
Lawrence "Larry" B. Pulley '74, P '13, P '15
2025 Alumni Medallion
Watch the Ceremony
We were pleased to offer streaming of the 2025 Charter Day ceremony.
Download the ceremony program (pdf).
