Alumni Awards

• Alumnus: An alumnus is any individual who has successfully pursued an educational or training program at the College.
• Faculty: A faculty member is any individual who holds a current faculty appointment at the College.
• Student: A student is any individual currently enrolled in one of the schools at the College.

The Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to alumni who make outstanding contributions to biomedical and/or medical science through clinical service, research, education and/or administrative leadership. Preference is given to individuals who have achieved national and/or international distinction in their careers. In this category up to two awards per school may be presented annually.

The Young Alumnus Award is presented to alumni who make outstanding contributions to biomedical and/or medical science through clinical service, research, education and/or administrative leadership and who, at the time the award will be presented, will not yet have reached their 46th birthday. In this category one award per school may be presented annually.

The Distinguished Faculty Award is presented to Baylor faculty who make outstanding contributions through clinical service, research, education and/or administrative leadership. In this category up to two awards may be presented annually.

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni for outstanding service to BCM and/or the BCM Alumni Association. In this category up to two awards may be presented annually.

The Humanitarian Award is presented to alumni for outstanding service to mankind including humanitarian, public and/or government service. In this category up to two awards may be presented annually.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to alumni whose lifelong pursuits have achieved the zenith of accomplishment and serve as an inspiration to others. In this category up to two awards may be presented annually.