2024 UCLA Awards

Since 1946, UCLA has paid tribute to its most distinguished luminaries who have lit the way for UCLA's brightest stars to shine. From larger-than-life legends to community heroes, UCLA Awards are bestowed upon Bruins who have brought great honor to the university and whose contributions impact the world.
The 2024 ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18. For questions, contact awards@alumni.ucla.edu.
Nominate a Bruin for a UCLA Award no later than Feb. 7, 2024.

Keith K. Terasaki ’77, M.D. ’83

Keith K. Terasaki ’77, M.D. ’83, has been named the 2023 Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year in honor of his visionary leadership and steadfast dedication to UCLA and the broader community. Dr. Terasaki has made a positive and long-lasting impact on improving the lives of others while driving scholarship. Born and raised in […]

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Afaf I. Meleis, M.S. ’64, M.A. ’66, Ph.D. ’68

Afaf I. Meleis, M.S. ’64, M.A. ’66, Ph.D. ’68, is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Professional Achievement. Meleis has made an outstanding and impactful contribution to the field of nursing, with an international reputation for excellence. A renowned scientist and leader, Dr. Meleis listens to marginalized voices to empower women to achieve […]

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LaMar Hasbrouck, M.D. ’94

LaMar Hasbrouck, M.D. ’94, is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Public Service. A deeply committed and respected leader who champions solutions to public health’s most difficult problems, Dr. Hasbrouck has led efforts to achieve health equity at the local, state, federal and international level throughout periods of tremendous growth and change. Dr. […]

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Kristina Wong ’00

Kristina Wong ’00 is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Community Service for her leadership, activism and advocacy. Wong’s internationally acclaimed work illuminates political and social topics, usually with a dose of humor, to address ideas beyond the headlines. She is currently working on a project about marginalized communities’ access to healthy food […]

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Kiet Lam ’98, M.P.H. ’00

Kiet Lam ’98, M.P.H. ’00, is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Volunteer of the Year for his passionate dedication to the Academic Advancement Program (AAP). Lam is a respected and experienced leader who excels in creating opportunities, giving back and building a path for future generations. Lam and his family immigrated to […]

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Sarah Kapnick, M.S. ’07, Ph.D. ’11

Sarah Kapnick, M.S. ’07, Ph.D. ’11, is the recipient of the 2023 Young Alumnus of the Year award for her significant professional achievements. Kapnick is a passionate researcher who has turned her love for math puzzles into real-world climate science predictions that will have a profound impact. Dr. Kapnick’s research predicts extreme water-related weather events. […]

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The UCLA Daily Bruin Alumni Network

The UCLA Daily Bruin Alumni Network (DBAN) is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Network of the Year for the group's demonstrated commitment to UCLA. The Daily Bruin has been the chronicler of UCLA’s daily life since 1919, and it is a training ground for young journalists. Launched in the fall of 2018, […]

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Afaf I. Meleis, M.S. ’64, M.A. ’66, Ph.D. ’68

2023 Professional Achievement Award

Afaf I. Meleis, M.S. ’64, M.A. ’66, Ph.D. ’68, is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Professional Achievement. Meleis has made an outstanding and impactful contribution to the field of nursing, with an international reputation for excellence. A renowned scientist and leader, Dr. Meleis listens to marginalized voices to empower women to achieve […]

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Keith K. Terasaki ’77, M.D. ’83

2023 Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year

Keith K. Terasaki ’77, M.D. ’83, has been named the 2023 Edward A. Dickson Alumnus of the Year in honor of his visionary leadership and steadfast dedication to UCLA and the broader community. Dr. Terasaki has made a positive and long-lasting impact on improving the lives of others while driving scholarship. Born and raised in […]

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Kiet Lam ’98, M.P.H. ’00

2023 Volunteer of the Year Award

Kiet Lam ’98, M.P.H. ’00, is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Volunteer of the Year for his passionate dedication to the Academic Advancement Program (AAP). Lam is a respected and experienced leader who excels in creating opportunities, giving back and building a path for future generations. Lam and his family immigrated to […]

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Kristina Wong ’00

2023 Community Service Award

Kristina Wong ’00 is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Community Service for her leadership, activism and advocacy. Wong’s internationally acclaimed work illuminates political and social topics, usually with a dose of humor, to address ideas beyond the headlines. She is currently working on a project about marginalized communities’ access to healthy food […]

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LaMar Hasbrouck, M.D. ’94

2023 Public Service Award

LaMar Hasbrouck, M.D. ’94, is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Public Service. A deeply committed and respected leader who champions solutions to public health’s most difficult problems, Dr. Hasbrouck has led efforts to achieve health equity at the local, state, federal and international level throughout periods of tremendous growth and change. Dr. […]

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Sarah Kapnick, M.S. ’07, Ph.D. ’11

2023 Young Alumnus of the Year

Sarah Kapnick, M.S. ’07, Ph.D. ’11, is the recipient of the 2023 Young Alumnus of the Year award for her significant professional achievements. Kapnick is a passionate researcher who has turned her love for math puzzles into real-world climate science predictions that will have a profound impact. Dr. Kapnick’s research predicts extreme water-related weather events. […]

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The UCLA Daily Bruin Alumni Network

2023 Network of the Year

The UCLA Daily Bruin Alumni Network (DBAN) is the recipient of the 2023 UCLA Award for Network of the Year for the group's demonstrated commitment to UCLA. The Daily Bruin has been the chronicler of UCLA’s daily life since 1919, and it is a training ground for young journalists. Launched in the fall of 2018, […]

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A. Wallace Tashima ’58

2022 Professional Achievement Award

The 2022 UCLA Award for Professional Achievement belongs to The Hon. A. Wallace Tashima ’58, a trailblazing judge with a half century of public service and leadership. He has been an inspiration to Asian Americans in the legal profession and to all who admire his integrity and dedication to upholding the principles of justice. Judge […]

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