UMass Alumni Honors 2022

UMass Alumni Honors awards are presented each year to recognize the revolutionary and innovative members of the university's alumni community. The award recipients have translated their UMass Amherst experience into exceptional achievements across the spectrum, furthering the mission and impact of the university around the globe.

  • Esther Cuesta Santana ’02, ’09MA, ’15PhD

    Esther Cuesta Santana ’02, ’09MA, ’15PhD

    Revolutionary Spirit Award

  • Thomas F. Burke MD ’84

    Thomas F. Burke MD ’84

    Distinguished Leader Award

  • Deepak Chopra ’73MS

    Deepak Chopra ’73MS

    Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Earl W. Stafford ’76

    Earl W. Stafford ’76

    Randolf W. “Bill” Bromery Legacy Award

  • Dr. John A. Armstrong and Mrs. Elizabeth S. Armstrong

    Dr. John A. Armstrong and Mrs. Elizabeth S. Armstrong

    2003 Distinguished Honorary Alumni Excellence in Service Award

  • Sade Adeola Luwoye ‘15

    Sade Adeola Luwoye ‘15

    Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Award Categories

Distinguished Leader Award

Honoring alumni who have realized transformational advances in the public, private, or other professional sectors and are widely recognized for their distinction

Excellence in Service Award

Honoring alumni for outstanding and significant contributions of service to a particular community or the university through their professional or volunteer advocacy

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Honoring alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years and utilized their UMass Amherst education and professional pursuits to help change the world for the better

Lifetime Achievement Award

Honoring alumni who have demonstrated exemplary dedication and a lifetime of unique and significant contributions to their profession and community through exceptional leadership, ingenuity, or artistry

Revolutionary Spirit Award

Honoring alumni or friends who embody the revolutionary spirit of UMass Amherst as pioneers, builders, and unconventional doers committed to the relentless pursuit of innovation and progress

Randolph W. “Bill” Bromery Legacy Award

Honoring alumni who have demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to causes of social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion—and who exemplify the university's values of community, respect and social responsibility in their broader community