2026 Alpha Eta Awards and Scholarships

Four awards are presented at the Annual Meeting each year, the Lee Holder Award for the outstanding Graduate Student, the Rodenberg Award for the outstanding Undergraduate Student, the William Marquardt Student Professional Service Award, and a President’s Award for Excellence in Chapter Activities. Links to the forms are below.

Alpha Eta is also soliciting nominations for students who have engaged in meaningful research related to the allied health professions. Eligible students are Alpha Eta Honor Society members who have graduated or will graduate in the calendar year 2026 from programs in the allied health professions. 

New in 2026: Faculty Excellence Award

The Alpha Eta Faculty Excellence Award will honor faculty in the health professions who exemplify excellence in Research, Leadership, Community Engagement, or Education.  This award honors individuals whose contributions significantly advance their discipline, enhance learning, and positively impact their communities.


SIDNEY D. Rodenberg MEMORIAL SCHOLASTIC Award for Outstanding UNDERGRADUATE Student


Lee Holder Award for Excellence in Graduate Allied Health Education


ALPHA ETA President's Award for Outstanding Chapter


ALPHA ETA Student Research AWARDS


William Marquardt Student Professional Service Award