The School of Health Professions (SHP) Student Awards, for the fall semester of 2020, were managed by the Student Affairs Committee (SAC) with endorsement from the Program Directors. Due to COVID-19, we were not able to recognize our exceptional students with an award ceremony. Nonetheless, it does not diminish their excellence or their accomplishments.
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.
- Manar Alsumaida – M.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Dean’s Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
This award goes to a graduate student and an undergraduate student who has made significant efforts in the areas of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within their program, department, school or chosen field. They exhibited leadership that demonstrates inclusive excellence through positive engagement with students, faculty, and staff of different lifestyles, cultural backgrounds, and identities. They demonstrated a commitment to advocacy and higher education practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the School of Health Professions and show respect and humility to all individuals, promoting an inclusive learning environment.
- Victoria Trotter – Doctor of Physical Therapy
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.
- Stephanie Dameron – Doctor of Physical Therapy
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. Winners show all-around excellence in GPA and other scholastic awards and achievements, collegiate and program-related public service activities while enrolled in SHP, other collegiate activities prior to enrolling in SHP, and community activities.
- Ryan Kailey – Doctor of Physical Therapy
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Health Care
This award recognizes an outstanding student for humanitarianism, professionalism and commitment to health care.
- Akil Hawkins – Doctor of Physical Therapy
