Award Background

Each year, the Andover Newton Spirit of the Hill Award is conferred on an alumna or alumnus who, through the grace of God, displays a strong devotion to renewing church and society through ecumenical witness and creative expression of the Gospel and commitment to enacting God’s ways of justice and love in the world.

Awardees must demonstrate the faith and courage provided by liberating visions that compel them toward thoughtful, compassionate, and timely responses to cultural and religious conflict. A recipient must possess the ability to respectfully cross borders within and across religious traditions and to help others do the same, thus serving as repairers of the breach. Finally, those recognized have committed to dutifully promote fellowship among Andover Newton graduates and commitment to the school’s mission through contributions of time and energy to the Andover Newton constituency.

Past Recipients