WAPPP recognizes outstanding Harvard Kennedy School students and community members who advance gender equity through leadership, research, and service through three Class Day awards. Find the full list of 2026 Class Day awardees here.
Current WAPPP Awards
Barbara Jordan Award for Women’s Leadership
This award honors one graduating student at HKS for their commitment to building community and serving as a role model for women aspiring to be leaders.
Holly Taylor Sargent Prize for Women’s Advancement
This prize is awarded to a faculty member, staff member, or student who has done the most to advance women or gender equity within the HKS community.
Jane Mansbridge Research Award
This award recognizes an outstanding “A” research paper (PAE, SYPA, etc.) whose analysis of an organization or topic is focused on gender and public policy. Nominations from faculty advisors only.