Alumni Awards

Submit a nomination to the Awards Committee

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the Division of the Biological Sciences and to the University of Chicago by demonstrating outstanding leadership in-and making significant contributions to-the biological sciences or medicine through research, clinical care, health service administration, public and professional service, or civic duties.

View the list of previous Distinguished Service Award recipients.


The Gold Key Award recognizes outstanding and loyal service to the Division of Biological Sciences and to the University of Chicago. This award is traditionally presented to Divisional faculty members who are at or near retirement.

View the list of previous Gold Key Award recipients.

To nominate a fellow alumnus/a for an award, please fill out the form below, or contact the Alumni Association Staff at (888) 303-0030 or alumni@bsd.uchicago.edu.

Alumni Award Nomination Form

Please fill in all fields since we may need to contact you for more information about the nominee. * = required.

*Your name:
Your degree(s) and year(s):
*Your email address:
Your phone number:
 
*Nominee's name:
Nominee's degree(s) and year(s):
*Award you are nominating them for:
Distinguished Service Award
Gold Key Award
 
*Why are you nominating this person for an award?