Senior Thesis Award
Witherspoon Medal
The John Witherspoon Medal for Distinguished Statesmanship is given from time to time to persons who have contributed outstanding public service to the nation. Distinguished service in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of government qualifies an individual to receive the Medal. The Medal is awarded on a non-partisan basis - in line with Princeton University's practices regarding honorary degrees and other forms of recognition and achievement. Ordinarily, the Medal is presented at a major event of the James Madison Program. Former Secretary George P. Shultz, Princeton University class of '42, received the Medal in 2002.