Mason Medal

Kimmy Duong, an accomplished tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a refugee who has overcome countless obstacles to achieve success in life, will receive the Mason Medal, George Mason University’s highest honorary award, at the 2023 Spring Commencement.

Few figures in George Mason University history have served in as many roles as Joseph A. Heastie. He has been a student, Board of Visitors member, and Alumni Association Board president, and he has led Mason efforts related to diversity and access.

At Commencement on Saturday, Hazel will receive the university’s highest honor, the Mason Medal, for his three decades of service to George Mason. The real honor for the local businessman, however, is continuing to play an active role in the university’s emergence.

Those who receive the award are characterized by a record of service to their community, state or nation consistent with the level and quality of George Mason’s public service in his own time. This year the university recognizes three outstanding individuals for their service.

Robert Templin, a longtime partner and supporter of George Mason University, will be awarded the Mason Medal at this year’s Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Patriot Center on the Fairfax Campus.

The Mason Medal is the university’s highest honorary award. Those receiving this recognition have a record of service consistent with the level exhibited by the university’s namesake, George Mason. Gerald “Jerry” T. Halpin is one of the three recipients this year.

The Mason Medal is the university’s highest honorary award. Those receiving this recognition have a record of service consistent with the level of George Mason the man’s public service. Provost Peter N. Stearns is one of the three recipients this year.

In recognition of his service to George Mason University, Ernst Volgenau will be honored with the George Mason Medal at the university’s 2013 Commencement ceremony. The ceremony takes place in the Patriot Center at 10 a.m. on May 18.