The Medal of Merit award is a prestigious honor that goes to alumni who have achieved distinction in their chosen field of medicine through commitment and exemplary leadership.

The Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna of the Year award is given to alumni who have distinguished themselves in their career and personal life in supporting the mission of promoting health and preventing disease.

The Honorary Alumnus/Alumna award is given to non-alumni who have brought honor, provided exemplary service and support to OU-COM and its community of alumni, students, faculty and staff through significant and selfless contributions to local, regional or national communities, and who have positively impacted Ohio University while also bringing inspiration to the university community.

The Recent Graduate is awarded to alumni within fifteen years following their graduation, who have have made a positive use of their medical education to serve their community or profession in a leadership role and who have been actively engaged with the university through exemplary service or support.

The OU-COM Society of Alumni and Friends Distinguished Service Award is given to alumni who have supported Ohio University and the Alumni Association through alumni chapters, clubs, societies or other organizations.