SHP Awards
Every year, the School of Health Professions recognizes top faculty, staff and students with awards. The difficult task of narrowing down the best to one person goes to our Honors and Recognition Committee.
The 2022-2023 committee, chaired by Heather Lee, includes Mamie Coats, Lizzy Davis, Mary Foster, John Lowman, Amanda Sherman, Sarah Tucker, and Stephanie Ward.
Student Awards
The School of Health Professions (SHP) Student Awards will be managed by the Student Scholarships and Awards Committee with endorsement from the Program Directors and/or Faculty. The awards will be given during the spring semester to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student for each. SHP award recipients will also be invited to participate in the SHP Honors Recognition luncheon and University Honors ceremony, both held in the spring. The schedule for applications will open on December 1 and close on January 15th of each academic year.
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Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
This award is presented to up to three outstanding students for leadership and service to the school, University, and the community. More than one student may be nominated from each program. The criteria include: GPA and other scholastic awards and achievements (30%), collegiate and program-related public service activities while enrolled in SHP (45%), other collegiate activities prior to enrolling in SHP (15%), and community activities (10%).
2022 Recipient: Logan Paul Myrick, Physical Therapy and Catherine Pinkert, Occupational Therapy
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Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Health Care
This award recognizes an outstanding student for humanitarianism, professionalism and commitment to health care. More than one student may be nominated from each program.
- 2022 Recipients: Schuyler Buckner, Physical Therapy and Harleen Kaur, PhD, Nutrition Sciences
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Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
This award is presented to an outstanding international student in recognition of their academic and non-academic accomplishments. More than one student may be nominated from each program.
- 2022 Recipient: Numair Shahpur, Healthcare Simulation
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Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
This award is presented to an outstanding student in recognition of their creative accomplishments (written publications, artistic contributions, etc.) that complement the student’s academic activities in both the school and UAB. More than one student may be nominated from each program.
- 2022 Recipient: Julia Ann "JuJu" Dorris, Occupational Therapy
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Dean's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
The award is presented to a student in recognition of outstanding contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within their program, department, school or chosen field.
Faculty and Staff Awards
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Beverly W. Smith Outstanding Employee Award
This award is for a staff member who excels in numerous areas such as professionalism, attitude, productivity, efficiency, creativity, communication, and competence.
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Winners
2023 – Sarah Peek
2022 – Jennifer Stewart
2021 – Krystle Glasgow
2020 – Angela Grant, Kevin Storr
2019 – Kerry McAlpine
2018 – Cathy Jones
2017 – Ramon Vega
2016 – Amanda Sherman
2015 – Mary Foster
2014 – Marcie Willis
2013 – Katie Adams
2012 – Paul A. Zuckerman
2011 – Nicole Temple
2010 – Pamela C. Smith
2009 – Connie Bonds
2008 – Maggie Hawkins
2007 – Lee Test
2006 – Shirley Johnson
2005 – Rebecca Miller
Excellence in Service Award - Staff
This award is for a staff member to recognize outstanding contributions to the university community, the School of Health Professions or another non-profit organization in the community.
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Winners
2023 – Rebecca Lipscomb
2022 – Dana Sides
2021 – Kristin Chapleau
Excellence in Service Award - Faculty
This award is for a faculty member who has made significant contributions to the School or their profession including projects and positions that bring national, state or local recognition and more.
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Winners
2023 – Mohanraj Thirumalai
2022 – Valley McCurry
2021 – Ria Hearld
2020 – Sarah Tucker
2019 – Douglas Moellering
2018 – John Lowman
2017 – Nancy Borkowski
2016 – Wendy Demark-Wahnefried
2015 – Donna Slovensky
2014 – Kathy Nugent
2013 – Kara Caruthers
2012 – Jennifer Braswell Christy
2011 – Norman E. Bolus
2010 – Jan Rowe
2009 – Wesley Granger
2008 – Audrey Harris
2007 – José Fernández
2006 – Kay Clements
Excellence in Scholarship Award
This award is for the faculty member has made significant scholarly contributions resulting in the advancement of knowledge. Contributions include funded research, involvement in research process, publications in peer reviewed journals and more.
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Winners
2023 – Muhammad Maqbool
2022 – Brooks Wingo
2021 – Lyse Norian
2020 – Tapan Mehta
2019 – Courtney Peterson
2018 – Robert Motl
2017 – Robert Weech-Maldonado
2016 – Eta Berner
2015 – Wendy Demark-Wahnefried
2014 – James Rimmer
2013 – Qinglin Yang
2012 – Laura K. Vogtle
2011 – Maria DeLuca
2009 – W. Timothy Garvey
2008 – Tim Nagy
2007 – Barbara Gower
Excellence in Teaching Award
This award is for a faculty member who exhibits success in developing effective teaching methods, courses and teaching materials that generate student learning, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and research.
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Winners
2023 – Doug Moellering
2022 – Nancy Borkowski
2021 – Laura Vogtle
2020 – Chris Eidson
2019 – Brenda Bertrand
2018 – Elizabeth Barstow
2017 – Patty Perez
2016 – Kristopher Maday
2015 – Michelle Brown
2014 – John Lowman
2013 – Diane Clark
2012 – Stephen J. O’Connor
2011 – M. Tino Unlap
2010 – Chad Epps
2009 – Debra Eddins Laken
2008 – Jonathan Waugh
2007 – Pam Paustian
2006 – Linda Jeff
2005 – Jan Rowe
Dean's Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Faculty
This award is for a faculty member who has made significant efforts in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within their program, department, school or chosen field.
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Winners
2022 – Sarah dos Anjos
2022 – Leandra Celaya
2021 – Carmen Capo-Lugo
Dean's Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Staff
This award is for a staff member who has made significant efforts in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within their program, department, school or chosen field.
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Winners
2023 – Deidre Murray
2022 – Amanda Sherman
2021 – Claire Auriemma
Joseph F. Volker Award
This award is for the regular, full-time faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in and dedication to teaching, distinctive research and other scholarly endeavors, and/or notable service to the School, University and community.
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Winners
2023 – James Hill
2022 – Stephen J. O'Connor
2021 – James Rimmer
2020 – Eta Berner
2019 – Barbara Gower
2018 – W. Timothy Garvey
2017 – David Morris
2016 – Pamela Paustian
2015 – Cecilia Graham
2014 – Tim Nagy
2013 – Robert Weech-Maldonado
2012 – José Fernández
2011 – Jamy Ard
2010 – Patricia Jennings
2009 – Mary Warren
2008 – Richard M. Shewchuck
2007 – Cara Adams
2006 – Donna Slovensky
2005 – Howard W. Houser
2004 – Laura K. Vogtle
2002 – Randal H. Robertson
2001 – Roland L. Weinsier
2000 – Susan L. Perkins
1999 – Sara S. Grostick
1998 – Jan A. Rowe
1997 – Louise Thibodeaux
1996 – Carol B. Craig
1995 – Betty G. Denton
1994 – Richard Bamberg
1992 – Dorothy Pinkston
1991 – Kennon T. Francis
1990 – Robert J. Heacock
1989 – Garvice G. Nicholson, Jr.
1988 – S.Robert Hernandez
1987 – Michael A. Thompson
1986 – JoAnn Clelland
