The Distinguished Alumni Award honors an alumnus or alumna who are at least 15 years out from graduation who have typified the Geisel/DMS tradition of excellence and brought credit to the institution by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, and/or by making significant contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, locally, regionally, nationally, and/or internationally.

If nominated for DEI, nominees must have demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that may include but is not limited to excellence in 1) leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion; 2) culturally sensitive healthcare; 3) engagement and work addressing healthcare disparities/health equity; 4) mentorship; and/or 5) research. 

Submit a nomination for a Distinguished Alumni Award

The nomination deadline for the next awards cycle is March 4, 2024. Awards will next be given in September 2024 as part of reunion weekend.

Submissions must include a nomination form, a CV or resume, and two letters of recommendation to be considered complete. Incomplete nominations will not be considered for review by the Alumni Recognition Committee.