We encourage all members of the alumni and university community to participate in the awards process by sharing the achievements of fellow alumni, colleagues and friends with the Honors and Awards Committee for nomination. We invite you to review the awards criteria and submit nominations below.
A.J. Drexel Paul Award for Service to Alma Mater
Alumni Entrepreneur Award
Golden Dragon & Silver Dragon Society Awards
Service to the Community Award
Service to Profession Award
Special Distinction Award
Outstanding Student Awards
Young Alumni Association Awards
Alumni Association Recognition for Distinguished Service Award
Boots Cooper Community Service Award
Graduate Citation Award
HU Distinguished Alumnus/a Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Outstanding Alumni Awards
Service to the Association Award
WMC/MCP Alumnae/i Achievement Award
Goodwin College Alumni Awards
Harriet E. Worrell Society Award
Outstanding Alumni Educator Award
Rankin-Epstein Distinguished Alumnus Award
The A.J. Drexel Paul Award was established in 1961 in memory of Mr. Paul, a descendent of the university’s founder, who served on the university’s Board of Trustees from 1908 until 1958. The criteria for selection are:
- Drexel Attendance: Recipient must be an alumnus or alumna and must have attended Drexel for at least two years. The last year of attendance will have been at least five years prior to consideration.
- Service: Personal achievement reflecting credit on Drexel is the most important requirement. This achievement should be in one of the following: professional attainment reflecting credit on Drexel University, or contributions to community life that reflect on Drexel.
- Drexel Activities: A continuing interest and active participation in Drexel activities and the development of the University in all areas.
Since 1980, the award recipient has been announced at Commencement and recognized at the annual Anthony J. Drexel Society Dinner.
Back to top
Conferred upon a graduate who attended Drexel for at least two years and who, through the use of his or her Drexel education, initiative, and innovation created a new business or venture, or expanded an existing business that reflects credit on Drexel.
- Initiative: The entrepreneur took the initiative to bring together the economic resources of land, labor and capital to produce a commodity (whether a goods or service) with the hope that such production will create a profitable business venture.
- Decision-making: The entrepreneur makes the basic business policy decisions for the business, thereby setting the course of the enterprise.
- Innovation: The entrepreneur is an innovator, attempting to introduce new products and new ways of doing things.
- Risk-taker: The entrepreneur risks his or her time, effort, business reputation and invested funds in the entrepreneurial venture.
Back to top
Conferred upon an individual who attended Drexel for at least two years and who graduated 50 years ago(Golden Dragon) or 25-49 years ago (Silver Dragon) for distinguished service to the university, or who has served the university in a unique or special way and continues to demonstrate interest and active participation in Drexel activities and the development of the university.
Back to top
Conferred upon a graduate who, through voluntary or paid work, has significantly contributed to civic and/or community life.
Back to top
Conferred upon a graduate who has earned recognition for his/her professional achievements or whose work has contributed to advancements within his/her chosen field.
Back to top
Conferred upon an individual, not necessarily a Drexel graduate, whose professional or community involvement reflects credit upon the university.
Back to top
Nominees should demonstrate both active involvement and leadership in university activities and community organizations as demonstrated through commitment of time and roles of responsibility. Nominees should also be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Back to top
Presented to an individual who graduated within the last 10 years and has excelled in his/her profession, exhibiting outstanding achievement, entrepreneurship or leadership within a chosen field.
Nomination deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012
Presented to an individual who graduated within the last 10 years who has demonstrated notable community, public or humanitarian service outside of his/her profession in the spirit of a true Drexel Dragon. The Young Alumni Community Spirit Award is presented at Homecoming.
Back to top
The Alumni Association Recognition Award is given to an individual who is not an alumnus of the institution, but whose extraordinary service, support and dedication to the mission of the University and Association warrant special acknowledgment.
Back to top
This award was established to recognize a graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine or any of the predecessor schools who has, over the years, achieved significant accomplishments in his/her professional field, touched the community through leadership involvement, and provided a significant impact on community health aspects.
Back to top
This award was established to recognize a Ph.D. graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine or any of the predecessor schools who is highly acclaimed for his/her significant accomplishments in the field of medical research as evidenced by notable publications and presentations or who has made significant contributions by bringing notable medications, devices, or technologies to market which significantly impact the medical profession.
Back to top
This award was established to recognize a Hahnemann University graduate who is highly acclaimed for excellent service and accomplishment in his/her respective professional field, leadership in the medical profession, participation in professional organizations, and scholarly activity that brings recognition to the medical school and the Association.
Back to top
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes alumni for outstanding achievements in their professional lives, personal integrity and stature, and who have made lasting contributions to their chosen profession. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor given by the Alumni Association.
Back to top
These awards were established to recognize graduates of the Drexel University College of Medicine or any of the predecessor schools for significant accomplishment and excellence in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, research, teaching, mentorship, or entrepreneurship.
Back to top
This award was established to recognize those alumnae and alumni who have provided dedicated service over the years to the Alumnae and Alumni Association through leadership positions, initiation of programs, commitment to membership recruitment, and support of the institution.
Back to top
This award was established to recognize a WMC/MCP graduate who is highly acclaimed for excellent service and accomplishment in his/her respective professional field, leadership in the medical profession, participation in professional organizations, and scholarly activity that brings recognition to the medical school and the Association.
Back to top
Presented by the Goodwin College of Professional Studies
These awards are a means to express pride in the accomplishments of Drexel alumni. The recipients are individuals whose accomplishments reflect credit upon the Goodwin College Alumni Association, five, 10, and 20 years after graduation.
Formerly titled the Friend of Drexel Award, this award was established by Joseph S. Mozino '25 to honor devoted service by members of Drexel's faculty and administration. A special committee selects recipients based on evidenced interest in students and education, non-educational activities, personal attributes, and length of service to Drexel.
This award was first presented in 2002 to Joseph L. Vetter '51, '54, in honor of his years of volunteer service to the Goodwin College. Subsequently, the award is presented annually to an alumnus/a or individual with a close affiliation to the college who has volunteered both time and effort for the college’s benefit.
The Key "D" Award was initially presented in 1933 to an alumnus/a who had performed significantly for the Evening College Alumni Association. Today, the award recognizes alumni of 20 years or more whose overall record best reflects professional accomplishments, civic activities, support of the college affairs and loyalty to Drexel.
This award, named for Mrs. George W. Childs Drexel, is given to an outstanding alumnus/a of the Goodwin College. Criteria for selection include past contributions of measurable benefit in forwarding the work of Drexel and its future; personal attainments reflecting credit to the University; contributions to civic and community life; and a continuing interest and active participation in Drexel activities and in its development in all areas.
The criteria for the Specialty Award includes exceptional achievements attained by an alumnus/a in a particular major. Recipients have attained positions of responsibility through the application of their Drexel education in a specialty field.
Back to top
Presented by the Harriet E. Worrell Society
The Harriet E. Worrell Society Award is presented to an alumna whose professional achievements, contribution to the community, and service to her alma mater embody Worrell’s spirit of commitment and integrity. Recipients are selected by a committee of past honorees and must have attended Drexel for at least two years, with the last day of attendance at least five years prior to consideration.
Back to top
Presented by the School of Education Alumni Association
The Outstanding Alumni Educator Award is present to a graduate of the Drexel School of Education, or an education-related program offered through Drexel, who has demonstrated exceptional skill and ability as an educator as well as a commitment to the profession of education.
Back to top
Presented by the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
The Rankin-Epstein Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes the achievements of a graduate of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design based on excellence in work, dedication to high ideals, and a consistent commitment to citizenship.
Back to top |
