The Baylor College of Medicine Alumni Association Awards Program recognizes alumni and faculty of the College’s School of Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Professions and National School of Tropical Medicine for excellence in achievement and service. Award categories and criteria are established by the Executive Committee and candidates are selected by the Awards Committee of the Alumni Association. 

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.

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.

Distinguished Faculty Award is presented to Baylor faculty who make outstanding contributions through clinical service, research, education and/or administrative leadership.

Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni for outstanding service to Baylor and/or the Baylor Alumni Association. 

Humanitarian Award is presented to alumni for outstanding service to mankind including humanitarian, public and/or government service. 

Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to alumni whose lifelong pursuits have achieved the zenith of accomplishment and serve as an inspiration to others.

If you have any questions regarding the nomination process, please reach out to Mayra Castillo at [email protected] or 713-798-1826.