Baylor Alumni Awards Ceremony Set for Feb. 21, 2020

Awards in four categories will honor the significant impact of Baylor alumni

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WACO, Texas (Aug. 28, 2019) – Baylor University will honor alumni for outstanding achievement and service in a variety of areas during the Baylor Alumni Awards ceremony set for Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

“It is our privilege to celebrate Baylor alumni whose inspirational leadership and contributions worldwide truly represent Baylor University and its commitment to excellence, service and faith,” said Amy C. Armstrong, associate vice president for alumni engagement at Baylor. “We look forward to honoring our Baylor Alumni Awards recipients on Feb. 21 and celebrating them as wonderful examples of the mission of Baylor University.”

The 2019-20 awards will feature four award categories:

Alumni of the Year – Awarded to a graduate or graduates who have demonstrated remarkable achievement in the previous year.
Young Alumni of the Year – Awarded to a graduate or graduates age 40 and under who have demonstrated remarkable achievement in the previous year.
Pro Texana Medal of Service – Awarded to an individual whose contributions in furthering the mission of Baylor have made an immeasurable impact in the public or non-profit sector.
Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service – Awarded to individuals whose broad contributions to Christian ministry have made an immeasurable impact.

Nominations for Baylor Alumni Awards open Sept. 9 at www.baylor.edu/alumni/awardsnomination and will be accepted through Oct. 31, 2019.

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