
"Jake's" Golden Heart Award
Jake's Golden Heart Award
Former Dean of Alumni Judson "Jake" Ward had a heart of gold. Established in 2010, the Judson C. Ward Golden Heart Award goes to alumni who possess some of Ward's attributes:
- A generous spirit and willingness to serve others
- Unsurpassed loyalty to Emory
- Exceptional yet humble contributions of time and service to Emory and the community—either behind the scenes or front and center
Nominate

Jake Ward 33C 36G
Nominees must also meet the following criteria:
- Be an inducted, living member of Corpus Cordis Aureum (graduated 50+ years ago from any of Emory's schools) or a non-inducted alumnus/a who is eligible to be inducted into Corpus Cordis Aureum
- Ability to attend or send a representative to attend the award ceremony
If you know a golden-hearted alumnus/a who fits the description above, we want to know. Nominations can be completed online.
Emory Alumni Association
Miller-Ward Alumni House
815 Houston Mill Road
Atlanta GA 30322
Download nomination print form
2020 Jake's Golden Heart Award Recipient

Susan Cahoon 68C