Distinguished Alumni Award
About this Award
ESD’s Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an individual who has lived a life of purpose and made significant contributions to their field, whether professionally, militarily, or through community service. This award is designed to honor the accomplishments of our alumni and to inspire the next generation of Eagles to exemplify the mission of ESD.
Award Nominations
Do you know a distinguishable ESD alumni? Nominate them for the Distinguished Alumni Award below using the form.
Timeline
November 2026Nomination Form Opens |
December 2026Nomination Form closes on Wednesday, December 17 |
January 2027Alumni Board Members Select the Award Recipient; the Recipient of the Award will be Announced by January 31 |
April 2027Award Recipient will be Formally Recognized during Alumni Weekend |
FAQs
For all other questions and inquiries, contact the Director of Alumni Asia Hawkins.
Award Winners
| 2026 - Gray Malin '04 |
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A celebration to honor Gray’s achievements and recognition as the recipient of this year’s award was held during Alumni Weekend 2026. |
| 2025 - Charlotte North '17 |
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A celebration to honor Charlotte's achievements and recognition as our first recipient of the award will be held during the 2025–26 school year. |
This year, we are incredibly proud to recognize Gray Malin ‘04 as the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Gray Malin is an internationally renowned fine-art photographer and New York Times best-selling author whose work embodies the spirit of travel, adventure, and artistry. By forging his art into a global lifestyle brand centered on the philosophy of “Make Every Day a Getaway,” Gray has redefined the intersection of fine art and luxury. Beyond his professional success, he exemplifies a life of purpose through his entrepreneurial drive and his commitment to sharing a vision of joy and wonder with the world. When he isn't capturing breathtaking imagery across the globe, Gray resides in Los Angeles, where he spends his time adventuring with his husband and their seven-year-old twins.
This year, we are incredibly proud to recognize Charlotte North '17 as our first recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Charlotte has made an exceptional and unique impact in the world of lacrosse. She graduated ​from Boston College, where she was a Tewaaraton Award winner and received a B.S. in Sociology and an M.S. in Sports Administration. Beyond her extraordinary on-field achievements, including gold medals with the USA National Team and USA National Box Team, Charlotte exemplifies purpose through her entrepreneurial endeavor, Ocho Lacrosse, LLC, and her dedication to coaching and mentoring young athletes to develop critical life skills through sports. Her consistent high-level performance under pressure, strong leadership abilities, and commitment to community through volunteer work with organizations like Bridge Lacrosse further underscore her unique impact and inspiring life of purpose. Currently, Charlotte plays professionally for the Boston Guard and serves as captain of the team, helping to lead the team to their inaugural Women's Lacrosse League championship win.
