Mr. Scott Busby ’77 has been named the recipient of this year’s Community Service Award by the school’s Alumni Association.

Established in 1992 to commemorate the school’s centennial, the award recognizes alums who have made a profound contribution in their spheres and serve as inspirational role models for the entire school community.

For over three decades, Mr. Busby dedicated himself to advancing human rights and supporting refugees through his work with the U.S. Department of State and the United Nations.

Until his retirement in September 2023, Mr. Busby served for ten years as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, where he led efforts to promote labor rights, hold perpetrators of human rights abuses accountable through sanctions, and strengthen democracy institutions in regions across East Asia, Africa, the Americas, and beyond.

His leadership helped shape U.S. and international politics by protecting vulnerable populations and promoting global cooperation.

The Community Service Award honoree is selected each year by the Nominating Committee for Awards of the Alumni Association Board of Governors. This year the nominated committee was co-chaired by Ms. Cameron Hough ’09 and Mrs. Whitney PakPour Zeta ’04.

Mr. Busby’s lifelong commitment to service stands as a reminder of how one person’s dedication can create lasting impact far beyond our walls. He was honored on campus during a ceremony on Tuesday, November 4.