2026 Laureates Awards Dinner
Save the date! The 2026 Laureates Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The evening will feature a reception with the honorees, followed by a formal dinner and awards ceremony. Additional details, including the announcement of the honorees, will be shared soon.
2026 Laureates Awards Dinner
Thursday, May 7
Reception at 6 p.m.
Dinner and program at 7 p.m.
The 2025 Laureates Awards Dinner was a magical evening. For those who couldn't make it, you can see photos from the event.
Click each headshot below to read more about our 2025 Laureates Award honorees.
Gold Medal Award
Distinguished Alumni Award
Meritorious Service Award
About
The Laureates Awards Program was created by the Association of Rice Alumni in 1937 to recognize highly distinguished individuals for extraordinary achievements and contributions to their professions, local communities and Rice University.
Every year, three major awards celebrate outstanding Rice alumni and friends of the university, including:
Past Honorees
Explore the rich history of the Laureates Awards with a complete list of honorees dating back to the inaugural ceremony in 1937.
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