Alumni Awards

Alumni and Donors | College of Health and Human Sciences

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) is proud to recognize alumni for their outstanding career development, achievements and leadership as well as the significant contributions they’ve made in improving the lives of individuals, families and communities.

View 2024 Recipients

Alumni Award Information

Distinguished Alumni Award

  • HHS alumni working in his/her chosen profession for 10 or more years
  • Significant career advancement
  • Long-term leadership within his/her chosen profession
  • Noteworthy professional accomplishments that reflect favorably on his/her profession, Purdue University and society
  • Nominated by staff, academic units, alumni and friends
  • Selected by the HHS Alumni Board, faculty and staff with final approval by the dean

Distinguished Service Award

  • Demonstrated leadership ability in the community through the development of/or significant contributions to private or public programs that improve or enhance the quality of life for individuals, families, and/or communities
  • Nominated by staff, academic units, alumni and friends
  • Selected by the HHS Alumni Board, faculty and staff with final approval by the dean

Early Career Achievement Award

  • HHS alumni working in his/her chosen profession for 10 or fewer years
  • Outstanding career development either through traditional channels or innovative approaches
  • Support for profession
  • Involvement in professional organizations, college alumni association or community activities
  • Nominated by staff, academic units, alumni and friends
  • Selected by the HHS Alumni Board, faculty and staff with final approval by the dean

General Information

  • Nominees for all three categories must have received one or more degrees from an HHS academic unit.
  • Awardees must be present at the Alumni Awards Dinner to receive the award.
  • If the recipient is unable to attend, the award will be held for one year.

Please return nominations to:

Casey Dexter

Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Events
College of Health and Human Sciences
700 Mitch Daniels Blvd.
Room 106
West Layette, IN 47907
casey38@purdue.edu
765-494-0355