Medical Alumni Association Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Medical Alumni Association Awards. The Medical Alumni Awards will be presented at the 2024 MAA Reunion on June 21-23, 2024. Please note the deadline for 2024 MAA Awards nominations is Feb. 16, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST. All nominations submitted after the deadline will be held for consideration in 2025. To nominate an individual, please see the criteria below.
 

Nomination Process

• Nominations will be accepted until Feb. 16, 2024.
• The nomination form must be submitted electronically through the application website or via the PDF form.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae is recommended and can be emailed to medalum@southalabama.edu with the nominee's name as the subject.
• A letter of endorsement is encouraged and can be emailed to medalum@southalabama.edu with the nominee's name as the subject.
• It is the responsibility of the nominator to ensure that the nomination form is completed and documentation is provided.
• Self-nominations are welcome.
• Nominations will be kept on file for 5 years.
   

Medical Alumni Association Awards Criteria 

The Distinguished Medical Alumni Award 

Purpose: To recognize an alumnus whose career has illustrated a commitment to leadership within the medical field; either in academics, business, government, or other unique positions. Such careers are usually distinguished by major leadership positions or respected national reputations.

Criteria

• Nominee must be a degreed alumnus from the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine.
• Nominee must have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the medical field.

Past Recipients

• 2018: Dr. David Gremse, ‘83
• 2019: Dr. David Adkison, ‘84
   

The Medical Alumni Humanitarian Award

Purpose: To recognize an alumnus who has made a significant impact on the medical care of the public, uniting medical service and public benefit on a local, national or international scale.  

Criteria

• Nominee must be a degreed alumnus from the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine.
• Nominee must have contributed a unique or outstanding form of service to the medical care of the public.

Past Recipients

• 2018: Dr. Marilyn Aiello, ‘76
• 2019: Dr. Steven Kinsey, ‘89
   

The Distinguished Service Award

Purpose: To recognize an alumnus or faculty/staff member who has made a significant contribution improving the quality and reach of the Whiddon College of Medicine, as well as service that substantially benefits or enhances the reputation of the College.

Criteria

• Nominee must be either a Whiddon College of Medicine alumnus or faculty/staff member.
• Nominee must have exhibited outstanding service by enhancing education, the quality thereof, or other academic missions of the college.

Past Recipients