First Lady Dawn F. Moore '97
Hall of Fame Inductee
First Spouse of Maryland
Information about the A Celebration of Terps: Featuring the Maryland Awards event
Honoring the achievements of outstanding Terps
Every fall, we celebrate and honor the achievements of outstanding Terps at A Celebration of Terps: Featuring The Maryland Awards. These awards recognize fearless alums who have risen to the highest levels of public service, launched successful companies, and made groundbreaking discoveries.
2025 Honorees
Brendan Iribe '01
President's Award
Co-founder, Oculus VR, Inc.
Omar Tarabishi '13 M.A. '21
Do Good Award
Co-Founder and Executive Director of Leftover Love, Inc.
Jackie Cardello '93
Tyser Gottwals Award
President and Managing Partner, GRF CPAs & Advisors
Margo Thomas, Ph.D. '90
Elaine Johnson Coates Award
Founder & CEO, Women's Economic Imperative
Rita Colwell
Spirit of Maryland Award
Distinguished University Professor
Kevin Tu '23
Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Founder, Sustainabli
The Maryland Awards
Visit our Awards and Recognition webpage for past honorees and for more information on nomination and the selection processes.
Watch below: the 2023 awards ceremony which took place on Nov. 10, 2023.