Awards, Events and Scholarships

Southwestern Medical Foundation inspires a higher standard in medical education through awards, scholarships, and events celebrating leadership and excellence.

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The Sprague Award 2024 Photo Gallery

Southwestern Medical Foundation was honored to present Sarah and Ross Perot, Jr. with our highest community distinction: The Sprague Award.

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Ho Din Winner Alexa Wilden Inspired by Her Mother’s Health Journey

Standout medical student Alexa Wilden awarded the 2024 Ho Din Award, joining a Southwestern Medical Foundation legacy that dates back to 1943.

Awards, Events and Scholarships

The Sprague Award 2023: Celebrating Impact

The Sprague Award 2023 photos and recap from an evening of recognition and Leading the Conversation on Health discussion about the crossroads of engineering and medicine.

Bass Family posing for a photo at the Southwestern Medical Foundation Offices.

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Rita Crocker Clements Foundation and Bass Family Receive The Sprague Award for 2023

For more than three decades, Southwestern Medical Foundation has honored the outstanding leadership of those who inspire hope for a better future through its highest community distinction – The Sprague Award.

female researcher working on covid-19's viral disguise method

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Ida M. Green Award Winner Solves Mystery Tied to COVID-19’s Viral Disguise Method

Leading graduate student and researcher, Gina Park, received the 2023 Ida M. Green Award for her work in COVID-19 and viral disguise research.

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An Everlasting Legacy: Dedicating the White Coat of Dr. Charles Sprague

Honoring the everlasting legacy of Dr. Charles C. Sprague by dedicating the white coat he once wore to be on display in Sprague College at UT Southwestern.

Where are they now - past ho din award winners featured image of past winner dr. goldstein.

May 16, 2023

Past Ho Din Award winners: Where are they now?

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Looking back at 80 years of excellence for recipients of UT Southwestern Medical School’s top graduate award, presented by Southwestern Medical Foundation.

Whitney Stuard, M.D., Ph.D. and Ho Din Award Winner being interviewed.

May 11, 2023

Dual Passions for Ophthalmologic Research & Care Inspire 2023 Ho Din Award Winner

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Standout medical student with an M.D./Ph.D. awarded the 2023 Ho Din Award. This award represents excellence in academics and compassionate care. Dr. Whitney Stuard joins a Southwestern Medical Foundation legacy that dates back to 1943.

Tricia Beall at the Richard Mays Smith Award 2023 Luncheon

May 4, 2023

Richard Mays Smith Award 2023: Photo Gallery

Awards, Events and Scholarships

The Richard Mays Smith 2023 luncheon brings together donors and scholarship recipients. This is a family that has built a legacy around supporting medical education.

Dr. Patricia Evans photographed on the campus of Old Parkland, home of Southwestern Medical Foundation.

April 13, 2023

For Tomorrow’s Physicians: A Gift from Dr. Patricia Evans

Awards, Events and Scholarships

With a gift from her estate, a UT Southwestern faculty member looks to pay it forward.