Since 2015, the Marguerite Barland ’60 Merit Award has been presented annually in honor and celebration of our first African American graduate, Marguerite Barland.

This annual award celebrates one or more alumnae/i who in her or his professional and private life has significantly contributed to the diversity of our campus community through leadership—as a mentor, role model, volunteer, or philanthropic supporter of the college. Throughout their life, this individual will have exemplified Goucher’s Community Principles—respect, inclusion, communication, service and social justice, and responsibility—and by doing so, they will have enhanced and inspired our community.

Our current award recipient

Congratulations to our 2024 recipient, Candace Chance ’10, M.A.C.S. ’12.

Nominate an outstanding individual

Help us recognize an outstanding individual who has made a significant impact on the Goucher College African American community by submitting a nomination for the annual Marguerite Barland ’60 Award. Your nomination can honor someone whose dedication and leadership deserve to be celebrated!

Meet our past recipients

Learn all about our past distinguished award winners.