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Distinguished Alumni Awards
In 1999, the Office of Alumni Relations began recognizing our alumni to honor their accomplishments and contributions and to serve as an inspiration to their colleagues and future alumni. Awards are presented to those alumni who have achieved a high level of success in their chosen fields or whose efforts have made a positive impact on community or humanity, bringing distinction to themselves and to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. We encourage alumni, faculty, staff and friends to nominate deserving alumni for these awards.
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The Presidential Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have made significant contributions to the health care profession and whose accomplishments and careers have brought credit to the university.
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Annually, each school honors and recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to the university.
School-Specific Awards
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Distinguished Alumni Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. -
Pharmacy Research Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have demonstrated excellence in research and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC School of Pharmacy.Excellence in Practice Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have demonstrated excellence in pharmacy practice and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC School of Pharmacy.Pharmacy Leadership Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have demonstrated leadership in professional organizations, health care, and/or community service and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC School of Pharmacy. -
Distinguished Alumni Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC School of Population and Public Health. -
Department of Laboratory Sciences and Primary Care Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who are graduates of one of the following programs: Clinical Laboratory Sciences (B.S., Post Baccalaureate, Certificate), Molecular Pathology (M.S.), and Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS).Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have graduated from one of the following programs: Athletic Training (MAT), Physical Therapy (DPT tDPT and Sc.D.), Occupational Therapy (MOT), and Rehabilitation Sciences (Ph.D.).Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have graduated from one of the following programs: Audiology (Au.D.), Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (B.S. and Post Baccalaureate), Speech-Language Pathology (M.S.), and Communication Sciences and Disorders (Ph.D.).Department of Clinic Counseling and Mental Health Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who are graduates of one of the following programs: Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC).Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who are graduates of one of the following programs: Healthcare Management (B.S.) and Healthcare Administration (M.S.). -
Distinguished Alumni Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC School of Medicine. -
Community Advocacy Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have demonstrated exceptional service and devotion to their community and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC School of Nursing.Excellence in Clinical Care Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who have demonstrated exceptional clinical care and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC School of Nursing.Leadership in Health Care Award
This award recognizes and honors alumni who been advocates for the School of Nursing and whose accomplishments and careers have brought significant credit to TTUHSC School of Nursing.
About the Awards
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an alumni award, an individual must:
Have graduated from a degree program within TTUHSC.
Have demonstrated integrity and stature that inspire faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Have attained prominence and made outstanding contributions to their community, profession, and TTUHSC.
Not be a previous recipient of a TTUHSC Distinguished Alumni Award.
Not be a current member of the Board or Regents, or the selection committee.
Not be running for local, state or national office during the years they are eligible for the award. Publicly elected officials may be nominated two years after completion of their term of office.
Nomination Guidelines
To nominate yourself or a peer, you must complete the online nomination form and upload a supporting nomination letter.
When submitting a nomination, follow these guidelines:
Review the nomination questions prior to starting the form (see Nominations Questions).
Complete the official online nomination form.
Upload at least one supporting nomination letter through the online form such as a letter of recommendation/support, C/V, resume, copies of written articles, etc.
Any additional materials may be submitted to alumni@ttuhsc.edu to further illustrate the nominee’s impact. These materials are encouraged but not required.
Nominations Questions
Distinguished Alumni Awards – All Schools
Describe the nominee's efforts to engage and support their community through volunteerism, advocacy, or service.
Describe how the nominee has attained professional success and demonstrated notable achievements, advancing their industry, and/or the fields of health and health care.
How has the nominee's education and experiences and TTUHSC contributed to their professional and civic accomplishments?
Any nominee may also be considered for a Presidential Distinguished Alumni Award by answering an additional question in the nomination form.
Please note: To be considered for a Presidential Distinguished Alumni Award, nominators must complete all school awards questions in addition to the presidential award question.
Presidential Distinguished Alumni Award
What makes the nominee deserving of the Presidential Distinguished Alumni award?
Describe how the nominee has gone beyond service in their profession and their community. Please provide specifics.
All nominations require at least one supporting document.