Distinguished Alumnus Award Criteria
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is accepting nominations for our Distinguished Alumnus Awards. This prestigious award will be granted annually to alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally and through service to their community.
Eligibility
- Individuals must have received a degree from UT Health San Antonio prior to nomination.
- Former nominations that were not awarded may be resubmitted by including any updated information from the previous nomination.
- Nominations can be made by any member of the community including: alumni, staff, students, family, friends and business associates.
Nomination Process
- Candidates must be nominated by an individual other than themselves.
- Nominator must submit a complete nomination form to UT Health San Antonio Alumni Engagement.
Nomination Packet Contents
- A completed Distinguished Alumnus nomination form (online form) (PDF form)
- A comprehensive letter from the Nominator describing the reason for the nomination (see ** below)
- A current Curriculum Vitae or Resume on the Nominee
- The nominator’s letter should discuss each criterion listed below in the order presented with a heading to indicate the criterion addressed:
- Professional Attainment and Achievement – Candidates should have attained prominence in his or her industry or profession. Their work should have a demonstrated impact.
- Community Service/ Outstanding Service to Industry or Profession – Candidates should have demonstrated outstanding service to his or her community or to his or her industry or profession.
- UT Health San Antonio Loyalty and Support – Candidates should have demonstrated a pride in their alma mater through contributed time, talent or resources. Their interest in and loyalty to UT Health should be evident.
- Integrity and Character - Candidate must have the highest standard of personal integrity and character.
**Mission of UT Health San Antonio : The mission of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, now called UT Health San Antonio, is to make lives better through excellence in education, research, health care and community engagement. Strategies for achieving this mission are: Educating a diverse student body to become excellent health care providers and scientists. Engaging in research to understand health and disease. Commercializing discoveries, as appropriate, to benefit the public. Providing compassionate and culturally proficient health care. Engaging our community to improve health. Influencing thoughtful advances in health policy.
Submit a hard copy packet to:
UT Health San Antonio Alumni Engagement Office
7703 Floyd Curl Drive MC 7835
San Antonio, TX 78229‐3900
