Baylor University and friends from all over the globe make significant contributions to society in many forms. The university's awards program acknowledges the distinctive mission of Baylor University and recognizes those who achieve success in a manner consistent with that mission. Following are the recipients for 2012-13.

• Alumnus of the Year: John Eddie Williams Jr., BBA '76, JD '78
• Young Alumnus of the Year: Jay Brown, BBA '95
• Pro Texana Medal of Service: Philip Gunn, BBA '85
• Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service: Billy Graham
• Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service: Steve Green
• Business and Commerce Medal of Service: Dr. Ray Perryman, BS '74
• Business Leadership Medal of Service: Danny Prince, BA '73
• Contributions to the Professions: Hospital Administration Medal of Service: Boone Powell Jr., BBA '59
• Contributions to the Professions: Hospital Administration Medal of Service: Jon Foster, BBA '84
• Baylor Legendary Mentor: Kim Mulkey
• Baylor Legacy Award: Anita Collier Jones, BA '61
• Baylor Legacy Award: Ed, BBA '73, and Denise Crenshaw
• Baylor Legacy Award: Paul, BBA '79, and Alejandra Foster
• Baylor Legacy Award: Mark Hurd, BBA '79
• Baylor Founders Medal: Drayton McLane, BBA '58