SHP Student Awards
The School of Health Professions annually recognizes outstanding SHP undergraduate and graduate students through the Student Awards Program. Nominations for the 2026 awards are due Friday, March 2, 2026, at 5 p.m, and should be submitted by the nominee's Program Director.
The Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs will send specific nomination instructions to Program Directors. The SHP Awards and Recognition Committee will review and select awardees.
SHP Awards are open to all full time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a SHP program. The awards include:
SHP Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
The Dean’s Leadership and Service Award is presented to no more than three outstanding students for leadership and service to the school, UAB, and the community. Program Directors may nominate more than one student from their program. Candidates are evaluated on GPA and other scholastic awards and achievements, collegiate and program-related public service activities while enrolled in SHP, other collegiate activities prior to enrolling in SHP, and community activities.
SHP Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
The Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student is presented each year in recognition of the student's academic and non-academic accomplishments. More than one international student may be nominated from each program.
SHP Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Health Care
The Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Health Care is awarded to one student for humanitarianism, professionalism and commitment to health care. Program directors may make nominations based on recommendations by faculty, clinical supervisors, students, and/or patients. These recommenders should be acknowledged on the recommendation letter. More than one student may be nominated from a program.
SHP Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
The Charles Brooks Award for Creativity is presented to one outstanding student in recognition of creative accomplishments (written publications, artistic contributions, etc.) which complemented the student’s academic activities in the school and UAB. More than one student may be nominated from each program.
Past Award Winners
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2025
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Annabella Bradford (OTD)
Lauren Buchan (DPT)
Dustin Landry (BMD)
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
Hyunjoo Lee (DPT)
Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
Yayu Liang (DPT)
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Jonathan Morrow (DPT)
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2024
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Julianne Clina (NTR PhD)
Natalie Fogle (DPT)
Holli Marshall (BNW)
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
Addy Bias (BNW)
Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
Phuong Quach (RHB PhD)
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Thomas Ward (BNW)
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2023
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Annie Ozment
Rachel Thompson
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
Car’Daijah Lewis
Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
Lauren Charlton
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Kiara Thompson
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2022
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Logan Paul Myrick (DPT)
Catherine Pinkert (MSOT)
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
Julie Ann Dorris (MSOT)
Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
Numair Shahpur (HSA SIM)
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Schuyler Buckner (DPT)
Harleen Kaur (NTR PhD)
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2021
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Allyson Ferguson (BMD)
Valene Garr-Barry (NTR PHD)
Catherine Myers (BMD)
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
David Matthews (HSA SIM)
Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
Chia-Ying Chiu (HCM)
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Kelly Drane (NTR)
Harleen Kaur (NTR PhD)
Meng Wang (NTR DEP)
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2020
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Virginia Hayley (BT)
Ryan Kailey (DPT)
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
Stephanie Dameron (DPT)
Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
Manar Alsumaida (NMT)
Diya Ann Jacob (BMD)
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Akil Hawkins (DPT)
Jane Krentel (MSOT)
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2019
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Brandi Liles (NMT)
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
Mary King (PAS)
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Elizabeth Barham (DPT)
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2018
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Rachel Gahan (MSOT)
Bellamy Hawkins (PAS)
Anna Patterson (PAS)
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
Evita Payton (MSHA/MSHI)
Alfred W. Sangster Award for Outstanding International Student
Pooja Nagaraj (NTR LMDP)
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Catherine Verga (MSOT)
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2016
Dean’s Leadership and Service Award
Dhara Shah (DPT)
Catherine Stubbs Weaver (MSOT)
Charles Brooks Award for Creativity
Jason Vice (MSOT)
Cecile Clardy Satterfield Award for Humanism in Healthcare
Kent Myer (DPT)