This annual dinner and awards ceremony is held to recognize students at Harvard Foundation for their outstanding contributions to improving intercultural and race relations at the College. Students are nominated from a broad range of people including House Deans, Residential Advisors, Administrators, and fellow Harvard students.

Students who have made notable contributions to improving intercultural relations are nominated and awarded a Certificate of Recognition. Students who have made unique contributions to improving intercultural relations are awarded the Insignia Award. Seniors who have demonstrated four years of contributions and interest in improving intercultural relations are awarded the Distinguished Senior Award.

The Aloian awards have now merged under the Dean of Students Office Leadership Awards which could be accessed by clicking here. The categories are similar being the Distinguished Senior Award and the Insignia Award.