2026 Laureates Awards Dinner
The 2026 Laureates Awards Dinner was an unforgettable evening celebrating the remarkable achievements of this year’s honorees.
For those who were unable to join us, we invite you to experience the celebration by watching the videos introducing each of the evening’s distinguished Laureates and browsing highlights from the event.
Click each headshot below to read more about our 2026 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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