The Alumni Association presents five prestigious annual awards to honor deserving graduates, professors and friends of Johns Hopkins:

Woodrow Wilson Award for Distinguished
Government Service

Honors alumni who have brought credit to the university by their current or recently concluded distinguished public service as elected or appointed officials.

Heritage Award

Honors alumni and friends of Johns Hopkins who have contributed outstanding service over an extended period to the progress of the university or the activities of the Alumni Association.

Distinguished Alumnus Award

Honors alumni who have typified the Johns Hopkins tradition of excellence and brought credit to the university by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.

Knowledge for the World Award

Honors alumni who exemplify the Johns Hopkins tradition of excellence and have brought credit to the university and their profession in the international arena through their professional achievements or humanitarian service.

Outstanding Recent Graduate Award

Honors recent graduates of Johns Hopkins (within 10 years of graduation) for outstanding achievement or service in their professional or volunteer life. Support of Johns Hopkins may be a consideration, but not a requirement.