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Samuel Merritt University Health Impact Awards 2023

Our University’s Most Prestigious Awards

*** Event Update *** Thank you to each attendee for your unwavering support and presence at the first inaugural Health Impact Awards. The enthusiasm and energy in the room were truly palpable, and it was inspiring to witness the collective dedication to celebrating and honoring these exceptional award recipients who have made remarkable contributions to the field of health sciences.

Your attendance and active participation contributed to making this event an extraordinary success. We extend our deepest thanks to all sponsors and supporters who helped make this event possible, as your generosity was essential in recognizing the incredible efforts of the award recipients. To see our list of award recipients and photos of the evening, scroll down on this page.

We cannot wait to welcome you back next time to continue this important tradition. Thank you for being part of the success of the first Health Impact Awards, and for joining us in recognizing those who are driving positive change in healthcare.

About the Awards

Launched in 2023, the SMU Health Impact Awards program honors exemplary SMU alumni, friends, and students who have made significant contributions to health sciences or healthcare by virtue of their professional activities and/or community service, or who have demonstrated exceptional promise for outstanding future achievements. Through their individual accomplishments and merits, the awardees bring enduring distinction to the University.

Recipients are selected by the SMU president following recommendations from a committee selected to represent the diversity of the University, to include the deans of the Colleges of Health Sciences, Nursing, and Podiatric Medicine or their designees, as well as faculty, staff, alumni, and student representatives. Recipients are required to attend the SMU Health Impact Awards recognition event, where possible. Any posthumous recognition must be approved in advance by the recipient’s family.

Please direct any questions to University Advancement at alumniaffairs@samuelmerritt.edu .