Presidential Awards for Excellence
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- Community Outreach – The award recognizes those who contribute to the health and well-being of underserved and/or rural populations or communities. The 2010 recipient was the Coastal Bend Health Education Center Medication Assistance Program. The program serves communities by providing low-income residents with assistance in receiving prescriptions.
- Health Care Services and Delivery – The award acknowledges exceptional commitment and innovation to the provision of health care over time. The 2010 recipient was Clifford J. Buckley, M.D., FACS, College of Medicine. Executive vice chair of surgery and director of vascular surgery at Scott & White in Temple, Dr. Buckley has focused on peripheral vascular disease throughout his career.
- Research – The award honors significant contributions that enhance, facilitate or accelerate the TAMHSC research enterprise. The 2010 recipient was Rena N. D’Souza, D.D.S., Ph.D., Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. D’Souza, professor and chair of biomedical sciences, has discovered a gene, received millions of dollars in research funding from the National Institutes of Health and accepted the highest accolades for scientific achievement from her peers.
- Institutional Advancement – The award honors an individual or foundation demonstrating outstanding commitment to the mission of the TAMHSC by providing significant support to one or more areas within the institution. The 2010 recipient was the Avery Family and Bob Wunsch, CEO of Waterstone Development. The Avery family provided land in Round Rock for the new TAMHSC campus, and Mr. Wunsch and Waterstone were responsible for its development.
- Education and Mentorship – The award honors exceptional contribution and achievement as an educator or mentor and is reflective of the breadth of educational and mentoring activities across the TAMHSC. The 2010 recipient was Ernestine Lacy, D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry. Director of student development, Dr. Lacy oversees the “Bridge to Dentistry” programs that are a “pipeline” for students entering dentistry.
- Administrative Support – The award acknowledges individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the TAMHSC through their dedication, initiative, outstanding achievements, enthusiasm and attitude in their work. The 2010 recipient was Carol Ames, TAMHSC. Ames was assistant to the vice chancellor for health affairs for The Texas A&M University System and was honored for her 28 years of service.
