School Alumni Awards
School alumni awards are presented by a specific Indiana University school to recognize and honor exceptional alumni from that school who stand out as leaders.
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College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated significant achievement and have documented credentials in their chosen field, whether business, academic, military/government or the arts. Further, nominees with the above records and a history of institutional commitment, i.e. working with alumni organizations, fund raising endeavors or personal financial support will be the strongest candidates.
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Year 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1996 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1990 1990 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1982 1982 1982 1981 1981 1980 1980 1980 1979 1979 1979 1979 1978 1978 1978 IU Jacobs School of Music Jazz Alumni Hall of Fame
The Jacobs School of Music Jazz Alumni Hall of Fame was established to recognize alumni who have helped shape the history of jazz education in the United States and whose contributions to music education have been implemented worldwide. The collective impact of their work has reached many thousands of musicians around the world and it establishes the historical importance of the IU Jacobs School of Music as a significant fountainhead of jazz education.
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Year 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Distinguished Alumni Award
The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Distinguished Alumni Award was created to assist the school in recognizing significant achievement in the fields of philanthropic research, practice and academic study. To recognize the diverse talent trained by the school and its predecessor, the Center on Philanthropy, an alumnus of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is defined as a graduate from a degree or fellowship program administered by the school at any level since 1987.
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Year 2017 2016 2015 College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Young Alumni Award
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is given to an alumnus or alumna of the College of Arts & Sciences at Indiana University who, through exceptional achievement, has demonstrated the distinct principles derived from a liberal arts and sciences education.
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Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2014 2012 2011 2010 2009 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 IU School of Liberal Arts Distinguished Alumni Award
Awarded annually, this award recognizes outstanding alumni of the School who have brought honor to their alma mater by distinguishing themselves either professionally or by giving extraordinary service to the School/university. All graduates are eligible for this award.
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Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2011 2010 2005 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 Kelley School of Business Academy of Alumni Fellows
Recognizes alumni who have earned the stature of business leaders and managers by their demonstrated successes in business organizations and their contributions to management philosophies and practices.
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Year 2019 2019 2019 2019 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1995 1994 1994 1994 1994 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1991 1991 1991 1991 1990 1990 1990 1990 1989 1989 1989 1988 1988 1988 1988 1987 1987 1987 1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1983 1983 1983 1983 1983 1982 1982 1982 1982 1982 1981 1981 1981 1981 1980 1980 1980 1980 1980 1979 1979 1978 1978 1978 1978 1978 1977 1977 1977 1977 1976 1976 1976 1976 1975 1975 1975 1975 1974 1974 1974 1974 1974 1973 1973 1973 1973 1972 1972 1972 1971 1971 1970 1970 1970 1970 1970 Kelley School of Business Distinguished Entrepreneur
Recognizes alumni who have demonstrated the ability to establish a new business, or turn around or significantly grow an established business, and have contributed to management philosophies and practices.
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Year 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2004 2003 2002 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 Maurer School of Law Academy of Law Alumni Fellows
Established in 1985, the Academy of Law Alumni Fellows recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers through personal achievements and dedication to the highest standards of the profession. With professional roles ranging from U.S. senators to federal judges to managing partners of national law firms, Academy Fellows bring honor to the legal profession and enhance our School's reputation. Induction into the Academy is the highest honor the Maurer School of Law bestows upon its graduates.
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Year 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1999 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1994 1994 1994 1994 1993 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1991 1990 1990 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1985 1972 Maurer School of Law Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award was founded in 1997 to recognize graduates of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law who have distinguished themselves in service to their communities and the School in ways far exceeding traditional business, professional, and civic duties. Through their hard work, passion, and accomplishments, these alumni define Indiana Law's ideals for community service and serve as accomplished role models for our Law School and the greater community.
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Year 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2004 2000 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1997 1996 Maurer School of Law J. William Hicks Award for Distinguished International Alumni
Named for IU law professor William Hicks, the Maurer School of Law J. William Hicks Award for Distinguished International Alumni recognizes the accomplishments of international alumni whose careers serve as an inspiration to young lawyers.
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McKinney School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award
Recognizes alumni who have participated in school activities or volunteer service. In addition, recipients must have significant service to the legal profession and community.
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Year 2018 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2013 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004 2002 2002 2001 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1995 1994 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1991 1990 1990 1990 1989 1989 1988 1988 1988 1987 1987 1987 1986 1986 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1981 McKinney School of Law Early Career Achievement Award
Service and outstanding contributions have been made by the honoree to the legal profession, their community, and/or their alma mater. The recipient is proving they are distinguishing themselves in their profession, bringing honor to their alma mater, and who shows potential for continued success in their field. The recipient must have earned their degree from IU Law-Indianapolis within the last 10 years.
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Year 2018 2017 2016 2016 2015 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 School of Continuing Studies Distinguished Alumni Award
The Continuing Studies Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually by the School of Continuing Studies Alumni Association (SCSAA) to an alumnus of the School who has distinguished him/herself through outstanding service to the public and/or Indiana University.
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Year 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 School of Dentistry Certificate of Appreciation
Presented in appreciation for specific contributions to the IUSD and/or its alumni association; may, but need not, be a dental graduate.
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Year 2018 2017 2017 2016 2016 2015 2014 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2005 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1989 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1982 1982 1981 1981 1981 1980 1980 1977 1977 1976 1976 1975 1975 1969 School of Dentistry Distinguished Alumni Award
Presented to an IUSD graduate for outstanding achievements.
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Year 2018 2018 2017 2016 2014 2014 2013 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 1988 1988 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1968 1967 1966 1966 1965 1964 School of Dentistry Distinguished Service Award
Presented to an IUSD graduate for exceptional service to the Dentistry Alumni Association
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Year 2018 2016 2014 2013 2011 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2004 2003 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1992 1991 1991 1987 1987 1987 1986 1983 1980 1974 1973 1972 1971 School of Dentistry Honorary Member Award
Presented to an individual who is not a graduate of the IUSD, but who has been determined to be worthy of membership status.
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Year 2017 2015 2014 2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 1999 1998 1997 1996 1994 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1988 1987 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1983 1982 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1979 1978 1978 1977 1977 1977 1976 1975 1974 1974 1973 1973 1973 1972 1972 1971 1970 1970 1967 1965 1964 1964 1963 1963 School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award
The IU School of Education Distinguished Alumni awards go to those who hold a degree from the School of Education and have made a lasting impact through their work since leaving the school.
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Year 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2001 2000 2000 1999 1999 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1989 1989 1989 1988 1988 1988 1987 1987 1987 1986 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1984 1983 1983 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award
To recognize alumni who are actively involved with the School and who have made contributions to their profession and community.
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Year 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 School of Informatics Career Achievement Award
The Career Achievement Award is given to an alumna(us) in recognition of outstanding contributions and innovation that bring national acclaim and recognition to the field of informatics, and honor and distinction to Indiana University.
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Year 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2009 School of Informatics Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award is given to a non-alumna(us) in recognition of their outstanding service and support for the Indiana University School of Informatics that furthers the development and excellence of the School, and the field of informatics.
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Year 2015 2015 2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009 School of Informatics Young Alumni Award
The Young Alumni Award is given to a recent alumna(us) in recognition of outstanding early career achievement that brings acclaim and recognition to the field of informatics, and honor and distinction to Indiana University; whose loyalty will further the development, growth, and excellence of the School.
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Year 2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 The Media School Distinguished Alumni Award
The Media School’s Distinguished Alumni Award in Journalism honors former students who have become leaders in journalism and other fields, as well as honorary alumni and students who majored in other fields but took significant journalism coursework or worked on IU student media.
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Year 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 2011 School of Library and Information Science Distinguished Alumni Award
The purpose of the Distinguished Alumni Award is to recognize an alumnus/a who is making, or has made, an outstanding contribution to the Library Science/Information Science profession.
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Year 2017 2016 2015 2014 2014 2012 2010 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1984 1983 1982 1981 1979 1978 1977 School of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award
Created in 1970 by the Medical Alumni Association, this award recognizes outstanding alumni of the School who have brought honor to their alma mater by distinguishing themselves either professionally or by giving extraordinary services to the School. All graduates and former trainees (residents, fellows, or interns) are eligible for this award.
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Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2013 2011 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2006 2005 2004 2004 2003 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1992 1990 1990 1988 1987 1986 1985 1985 1984 1984 1983 1982 1982 1981 1981 1980 1980 1979 1979 1979 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 School of Medicine Early Career Achievement Award
In 2006 the Medical Alumni Association established this annual recognition for outstanding accomplishments by medical alumni who have graduated within 15 years of the award presentation. All graduates and former trainees (residents, fellows, or interns) who have left IUSM within the past 15 years are eligible.
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Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 School of Medicine Glenn W. Irwin, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award
First presented in 1987 by the Association, this award recognizes distinguished faculty with outstanding service to the IU School of Medicine through dedication to students, colleagues, and the medical profession. Current or former faculty of the IU School of Medicine are eligible for this award.
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Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1999 1998 1998 1997 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 School of Medicine Otis R. Bowen Medal
This award is presented by the IU School of Medicine Alumni Association to an alumnus or friend of the School based on service, support, and career achievement. It is not presented annually; rather, it is awarded at the discretion of the Medical Alumni Association.
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School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award
Established in 1974, this award is presented annually to an outstanding alumna/alumnus of the Indiana University School of Nursing, who is nationally or internationally recognized for significant professional and/or academic contributions to the field of nursing and/or health care.
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Year 2017 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2004 2004 2003 2001 2001 2001 2000 1999 1999 1998 1997 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1993 1992 1991 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1976 1975 1974 School of Nursing Excellence in Nursing Award
Established in 1990, award is given to an alumni/alumnus of the Indiana University School of Nursing who has made significant contributions to the clinical practice of nursing at any time during their career. The fall award will be presented by each individual IU campus at a time convenient to their calendar. The spring award is to be presented at the annual IU School of Nursing Alumni Association reunion weekend and will be awarded to an alumna/us from any Indiana University School of Nursing. Each of the individual campus awardees will also be recognized at the spring alumni reunion weekend.
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Year 2016 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2004 2003 2002 2002 2001 2000 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1996 1995 1995 1994 1993 1993 1992 1991 1990 1986 School of Nursing Special Recognition Award
Established in 1978, this award is presented annually to either an individual or group who has provided significant contributions of time, energy, and aid to the growth and development of the Indiana University School of Nursing, and/or it's Alumni Association.
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Year 2017 2015 2015 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2001 2000 1998 1997 1996 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 School of Optometry Foley House Distinguished Alumni Award
The Indiana University School of Optometry Foley House Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an alumnus/a who has spent significant time dedicated to excellence in optometry, has represented the School well throughout his/her career, and has reached pre-eminent status in the field of optometry.
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Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 School of Optometry Foley House Basement Key Award
The Indiana University School of Optometry Foley House Basement Key Award is presented to an alumnus/a who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and/or service to the IU School of Optometry.
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Year 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 School of Physical Education and Tourism Management Distinguished Alumnus Award
To recognize alumni who are actively involved with the School and who have made contributions to their profession and community.
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School of Public Health Anita Aldrich Distinguished Alumni Award
The award is named after Anita Aldrich, former chairperson and interim dean of the School of Public Health (formerly Health, Physical Education and Recreation). The award honors an alumnus who has demonstrated positive influences and contributions in fields related to girls and women's sports, fitness, and healthy lifestyles. The award also recognizes outstanding achievements in professional excellence, service to the community and loyalty to Indiana University. Recipients can include educators or professional alumna/alumni who have established a career path which others will benefit from and strive to follow. The recipient is recognized during the celebration of the National Girls and Women's Sports Day in February.
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Year 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 School of Public Health David Gallahue Champion Alumni Award
The David L. Gallahue Champion Alumni Award recognizes contributions of alumni who advance the cause of justice and equality. Established in 2016, it is named after David Gallahue who served as Dean from 2002-2007 and was a champion for diversity and inclusion. Recipients are School of Public Health-Bloomington alumni who have made significant and sustained contributions in the advancement of health equities.
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School of Public Health Early Career Outstanding Alumni Award
The Early Career Outstanding Alumni Award is an annual recognition given to an alumnus or alumna of the School of Public Health at Indiana University who, through exceptional achievement, has distinguished himself/herself through professional accomplishment, community service, or service to the University.
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Year 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 School of Public Health John R. Endwright Alumni Service Award
The John R. Endwright Alumni Service Award is an annual award that recognizes outstanding service and contributions by graduates of the IU School of Public Health (formerly Health, Physical Education, and Recreation).
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Year 2017 2017 2016 2015 2015 2014 2014 2013 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1992 1990 1986 School of Public Health Mobley International Distinguished Alumni Award
The Mobley International Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually to international graduates of the School of Public Health (formerly Health, Physical Education, and Recreation) who have demonstrated outstanding personal and professional achievement.
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Year 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 School of Public Health W.W. Patty Distinguished Service Award
The Willard W. Patty Distinguished Alumni Award is presented annually to graduates of the School of Public Health (formerly Health, Physical Education, and Recreation) who have demonstrated outstanding personal and professional achievement.
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Year 2017 2016 2015 2015 2014 2013 2013 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2010 2009 2009 2009 2008 2008 2008 2007 2007 2007 2006 2006 2006 2005 2005 2005 2004 2004 2004 2003 2003 2003 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2000 2000 2000 1998 1998 1998 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 School of Public & Environmental Affairs Distinguished Alumni Awards
SPEA's Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize graduates who have distinguished themselves in their careers and serve as accomplished role models for today's SPEA students and the greater community. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor the School bestows upon its graduates.
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Year 2018 2018 2017 2017 2015 2015 2013 2013 2008 2008 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1997 1997 1997 1996 1996 1996 1995 1995 1995 1995 1994 1994 1993 1993 1992 1992 1992 1991 1991 1988 1987 1985 1984 1983 1982 School of Social Work Distinguished Alumni Award
Presented to an IUSSWAA graduate based on their past activities as a social worker, volunteer, etc.
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Year 2018 2017 2017 2016 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1989 School of Social Work Distinguished Service Award
Presented to an IUSSWAA graduate that has made valuable contributions to the School and/or the Alumni Association.
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