The Distinguished Humanitarian Award recognizes individuals, both alumni and non-alumni, or and organization, that has made outstanding contributions to the health and welfare of our communities, locally or globally.
- Outstanding Commitment to the Health of the Community
- Service to Underserved Populations or in Challenging Situations
- Community Service
Jennifer Plumb, MD ’00 For her work in establishing the Utah Naloxone program and educating law enforcement, first responders, and the public on the disease of addiction and a life-saving medication. Her work has helped save thousands of lives and lowered the death rate in Utah from opioid overdoses. |
Past Recipients
Year | Recipient |
2018 | Paul Doxey, MD |
2017 | Geoffrey Tabin, MD |
2016 | Scott Leckman, MD'83 |
2015 | Catherine R. DeVries, MD |
2014 | Alan Ainsworth, PhD., & Cristina Gallop, MD - Fourth Street Clinic |
2013 | Karen W. Buchi, MD'84 |
2012 | Thomas D. Rees, MD'48 & Mansoor Emam, MD'90 |