Giving Recognition to Outstanding People
Each year honored alumni are recognized for their professional and personal achievements. In addition, an individual is recognized as an "honorary alumnus" for his or her efforts which have benefited Baker. Awards are given by the Alumni Board of Directors during the spring Class Reunion event. Nominations are accepted via email at alumni@bakeru.edu, or by mail.

The following is a list and explanation of the award categories.

Alumni Citation (Achievement) Award
Alumni Citation Award Recipients have excelled in their professional or personal endeavors since their graduation from Baker University. They are leaders in their specialties and provide an example for current and future alumni to follow. Their Baker pride is demonstrated by continuing to support the University financially and through attendance at Baker events. Description for Program: Alumni Citation Awards recognize alumni whose love for and dedication to the University are shown through exceptional service.

Grace Irwin Service Award
This award is reserved for a member of the staff whose support and dedication is of exceptional value with the campus environment. Grace Irwin was a long-time professor and dean of women.

Honorary Alumni
This award recognizes those who, through their tireless efforts in a broad range of endeavors, contribute to the success of the University. Description for Program: Honorary Alumni designations recognize those who, through their tireless efforts in a broad range of endeavor, contribute to the success of the University.

Current and Previous Award Winners

2007
Alumni Citation Award, Mel '58 and Alice '61 Hawk, Leawood, KS; John W. Bennett '69, Kansas City, MO; and Mary Kay Brooks '69, Kansas City, MO.
Grace Irwin Service Award, Norma Sconce, Baldwin City, KS; Baker Food Service
Honorary Alumna of the Year, Jan Shore, Overland Park, KS
2006
Family of the Year Award, the Driver Family (7 family members with BU graduates ranging from 1961-2003.)
2005
Family of the Year Award, the Mendoza Family (9 family members with BU graduates ranging from 1935-2006.)
2004
Family of the Year Award, the Weaver/Simmons/Schneeberger Family (24 family members with BU graduates ranging from 1935-2004.)
2002
Alumnus Citation, Dr. Steve W. Crouch, 1973 BU graduate
Grace Irwin Service Award, Phyllis Nelson, BU staff
Honorary Alumna Award, Jan Schroeder, Friend of the University
Family of the Year Award, O'Bryhim Family (5 family members with BU graduates from 1969 to currently enrolled.)