The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to alumni whose lifelong pursuits have achieved the zenith of accomplishment and serve as an inspiration to others.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented to alumni who make outstanding contributions to biomedical or medical science through clinical service, research, education or administrative leadership.
The Young Alumnus Award is presented to alumni who make outstanding contributions to biomedical or medical science through clinical service, research, education or administrative leadership and who, at the time the award will be presented, will not yet have reached their 46th birthday.
The Distinguished Faculty Award is presented to Baylor faculty who make outstanding contributions through clinical service, research, education or administrative leadership.
The Humanitarian Award is presented to alumni for outstanding service to mankind, including humanitarian, public or government service.
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni for outstanding service to Baylor College of Medicine or the Baylor Alumni Association. In this category, up to two awards may be presented annually.
(Honored posthumously)