Nichols-Chancellor's Medal
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal
The Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal is awarded by Vanderbilt University to those persons who define the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. The Nichols Humanitarian Fund is a companion scholarship fund to the Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal. The Nichols-Chancellor’s Medal and Nichols Humanitarian Fund seek to make Vanderbilt students better members of their communities and society in general by supporting their humanitarian activities and bringing speakers to Vanderbilt who embody the best of humanity.
| Sl | Name | Country | Flag | Year | Awarded For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Gary Sinise | United States | 2025 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 21 | David Brooks | United States | 2024 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 20 | Maria Ressa | Philippines | 2023 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 19 | Reid Hoffman | United States | 2022 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 18 | Anthony Fauci | United States | 2021 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 17 | Caroline Kennedy | United States | 2020 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 16 | Venus Williams | United States | 2019 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 15 | Amal Clooney | Lebanon | 2018 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 14 | Kens Burns | United States | 2017 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 13 | Soledad O’Brien | United States | 2016 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 12 | Walter Isaacson | United States | 2015 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 11 | Regina Benjamin | United States | 2014 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 10 | Toni Morrison | United States | 2013 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 9 | Tom Brokaw | United States | 2012 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 8 | Wangari Maathai | Kenya | 2011 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 7 | Khaled Hosseini | Afganistan | 2010 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 6 | Doris Kerns Goodwin | United States | 2009 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 5 | Bob Geldof | Ireland | 2008 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 4 | Muhammad Yunus | Bangladesh | 2007 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 3 | Laura Bush | United States | 2006 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 2 | Shirin Ebadi | Iran | 2005 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. | |
| 1 | Condoleezza Rice | United States | 2004 | for defining the 21st century and exemplify the best qualities of the human spirit. |
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal Laureates (2030 ~ 2021)
Gary Sinise
NichChancellor's Medal 2025
David Brooks
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2024
Maria Ressa
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2023
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Nichols-Chancellor's Medal Laureates (2020 ~ 2011)
Caroline Kennedy
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2020
Venus Williams
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2019
Amal Clooney
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2018
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Kens Burns
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2017
Soledad O’Brien
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2016
Walter Isaacson
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2015
Regina Benjamin
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2014
Toni Morrison
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2013
Tom Brokaw
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2012
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal Laureates (2010 ~ 2001)
Khaled Hosseini
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2010
Doris Kerns Goodwin
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2009
Bob Geldof
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2008
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Muhammad Yunus
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2007
Laura Bush
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2006
Shirin Ebadi
Nichols-Chancellor's Medal 2005
