Distinguished Alumni Awards

Every year, the UW Medicine Alumni Association recognizes exceptional alumni with a series of awards, presented at the annual All-School Celebration in June.

We encourage UW School of Medicine alumni, faculty, staff and other professional colleagues to nominate our alumni for one or more of the awards listed below. Anyone who has received an M.D. from or completed a residency program or fellowship at the UW School of Medicine is eligible. Nominations are due, each year, by February 28. Thank you for your help.

Nominate an alumnus or alumna today.


The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna whose professional achievements and cumulative contributions have brought personal distinction, enhanced the profession, improved the welfare of the general public and brought honor to their alma mater. 

The Alumni Humanitarian Award acknowledges an alumnus or alumna who embodies the ideals of the School of Medicine and whose career reflects an ongoing commitment to serve others through the practice of medicine. 

The Medical Alumni Service Award honors an alumnus or alumna whose dedicated and determined efforts on behalf of the UW School of Medicine and the UW Medicine Alumni Association have benefited the community. 

The Alumni Early Achievement Award honors an alumnus or alumna who graduated from medical school within the last 20 years, and has excelled in his or her career in medicine, making significant contributions to clinical care, medical science, humanitarianism or administrative activities. 

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