Nominate a UCSF Alum for One of Our Awards

The nomination period for the 2026 awards cycle ends October 20, 2025.

Nominee Information

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  • Alumni Discovery Award: This award honors an alum who has made outstanding achievements creating positive change through basic science/health care research and has brought distinction to themselves and the UCSF community.
  • DAA Medal of Honor: Established in 1981, the award is presented to an individual or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, service, and contributions in roles related to the Dental Alumni Association, the UCSF School of Dentistry, the dental or dental hygiene professions, and to community service. (In addition to submitting an online nomination form, a complete nomination consists of letters of support and the nominee’s CV or resume.)
  • GPAA Alum of the Year: This award recognizes an alum who has made outstanding contributions to science, research, society/community, or academia. Special consideration is given to UCSF Graduate and Postdoc alumni who have also served as mentors and career advisors to students, postdocs, and/or alumni within the UCSF community.
  • MAA Alum of the Year: This award recognizes dedication to the true principles of a physician, contributions to medicine, and service to the community.
  • NAA Jane Norbeck Distinguished Service Award: Since 1984, this award has honored graduates of the UCSF School of Nursing who have made significant contributions to their profession. These remarkable alumni have demonstrated service and/or leadership that has contributed to the growth and development of the UCSF School of Nursing and/or the profession.
  • PAA Alum of the Year: For over 50 years, this award has been the highest honor bestowed and recognizes a UCSF School of Pharmacy graduate who has made outstanding contributions to the profession, society, and/or UCSF. (In addition to submitting an online nomination form, a complete nomination consists of letters of support and the nominee’s CV or resume.) 
  • UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy Alum of the Year: This award is the highest honor given by the program. It is presented to those individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to physical therapy as outstanding educators, practitioners, researchers, as well as through service in their respective fields.
Categories for Alumni Awards*
Alumni Discovery Award
DAA Medal of Honor
GPAA Alum of the Year
MAA Alum of the Year
NAA Jane Norbeck Distinguished Service Award
PAA Alum of the Year
UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy Alum of the Year
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