The Terp Magazine Awards

Graduates of the University of Maryland are among the best and brightest in their fields. From scholars and innovators to entrepreneurs, teachers, and researchers, our alumni are leaving their mark on our state, nation, and world. The Terp Magazine Awards recognize the accomplishments of select Terps and honor these recipients with distinction.

The three award categories mirror the Forward campaign’s core priorities—advancing discovery, uplifting communities, and empowering the next generation—ensuring our recognition aligns with the vision guiding Maryland’s future.

• Forward for Tomorrow’s Trailblazers

  • This award honors alums who are expanding access to education, empowering the next generation of leaders, and advancing innovation. Their work supports student success—from scholarships and experiential learning to mentorship and entrepreneurship—helping Terps thrive in an evolving world. These changemakers exemplify Maryland’s commitment to excellence, opportunity, and impact.

• Forward for Bold and Brave Solutions

  • This award recognizes alums who are advancing knowledge, driving innovation, and creating real-world solutions to society’s most urgent challenges. Whether through breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, quantum science, literacy, or global health, these Terps are shaping a better, more equitable future by turning bold ideas into lasting impact.

• Forward for Stronger Communities

  • This award celebrates alums who embody the spirit of connection, civic responsibility, and creative impact. Through service, innovation, the arts, and advocacy, these Terps are uniting communities, inspiring action, and driving meaningful change on campus and around the world. They exemplify what it means to do good and do well.