Alumni Awards

Alumni & 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.

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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 recipient is unable to attend, the award will be held for one year.
  • Complete the nomination form by September 17

Please return nominations to:

Casey Dexter
College of Health and Human Sciences
HHS Advancement Office
700 W. State Street, room 106
West Lafayette, IN 47907
ccdexter@purdueforlife.org 
765-494-7890