For descriptions of each award, please see below.

The Distinguished Medical Alumnus/Alumna Award

Honors alumni (degree recipients, current and former faculty, fellows and house staff) of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital who have demonstrated excellence and achievement through their personal and professional accomplishments. 

The Samuel P. Asper Award for Achievement in Advancing International Medical Education

A renowned Hopkins educator and physician, Dr. Asper (Med ’40) understood the value of contributions made by medical students who were educated and trained at Johns Hopkins and returned to their home countries.

The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award

Honors alumni who have typified the Johns Hopkins tradition of excellence and brought credit to the university by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service. Learn more about the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award.

Community Champion Award

Recognizes outstanding contributions that address critical social, economic and environmental needs throughout our society and communities, including local communities. Both individuals and groups are eligible. The nominee(s) may be either Johns Hopkins alumni (individual or group) who have impacted any community OR non-alumni (individual or group) who have impacted a Johns Hopkins institution. Learn more about the Community Champion Award.

Global Achievement Award

Honors alumni who exemplify the Johns Hopkins tradition of excellence and have brought credit to the university and their profession in the international arena through their professional achievements or humanitarian service. Learn more about the Global Achievement Award.

The Heritage Award

Honors alumni and friends of Johns Hopkins who have contributed outstanding service over an extended period to the progress of the university or the activities of the Alumni Association. Learn more about the Heritage Award.

The Woodrow Wilson Award for Distinguished Government Service

Honors alumni who have brought credit to the university by their current or recently concluded distinguished public service as elected or appointed officials. Learn more about the Distinguished Government Service award.

Outstanding Recent Graduate Award

Intended to honor recent graduates of Johns Hopkins (within 10 years of graduation) for outstanding achievement or service in his or her professional or volunteer life. Learn more about the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award.