Each year, the Department of Anthropology recognizes an alum whose work makes a difference in the lives of those around them and whose outstanding contribution to the field of applied or practicing anthropology sets a shining example for future UNT Anthropology alumni.

Selection criteria for this award include but are not limited to alumni who contribute to policy, hold a leadership role in their organization, participate in advocacy or activism, teach or make an educational impact in their organization, practice applied research as part of their daily work, and perform consultation with recommendations leading to implementation.

2023-2024

The 2023-2024 winner was Chris Ice who started the GOAL program. 

2022 - 2023

Cory Wornell, MS, MPH
Youth and Reproductive Health Advisor at U.S. Agency For International Development (USAID)
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2021 - 2022

Jannell Robles, J.D.
Magistrate Judge - Criminal Law Hearing Officer
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2020 - 2021

Brooke Gibbs, MS
Anthropologist and Strategy Consultant | Co-Founder at ARTYFACT
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2018 - 2019

Daley Ryan, BA
Deputy Director of the Dallas Office of the International Rescue Committee

2017 - 2018

Barbara M. Kaplan, MPH
National Director, Lung Health Education at American Lung Association
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