Recognitions

Maastricht University gives out awards to people from both within and outside of the organisation, who have directly or indirectly contributed to either the university or society-at-large. UM's awards include honorary doctorates, the Dr. J.G.H. Tans Medal, the UM medallion of honour, the Wynand Wijnen Education Prize, the UM Award and the UM Student Award.

Honorary doctorates

UM bestows honorary doctorates upon people who have made an extraordinary contribution to science or society. The following people have received an honorary doctorate:

Year Honorary doctor Honorary supervisor
2020 Prof. dr. Kathryn Shaw Prof. dr. Gerard Pfann
  Prof. dr. José M. Peiró Prof. dr. Fred Zijlstra
2019 Prof. dr. Michael Ignatieff Prof. dr. Monica Claes
  Dr. Amitav Ghosh Prof. dr. Valentina Mazzucato
2018 Prof. dr. Carole Goble Prof. dr. Michel Dumontier
  Prof. dr. Lucy Suchman Prof. dr. Sally Wyatt
2017 Joachim Gauck Prof. dr. Martin Paul
2016 Prof. dr. med. Detlev Ganten Prof. dr. Martin Paul / Prof. dr. Thomas Unger
  Prof. dr. Susan-Rose Ackerman Prof. dr. Michael Faure
  Prof. dr. Paul de Grauwe Prof. dr. J. Muysken
2015 Jimmy Wales Prof. dr. Luc Soete
  Drs. Frans Timmermans Prof. dr. A.W. Heringa / Prof. dr. Sophie Vanhoonacker
  Prof. dr. Wolfgang Wahlster Prof. dr. Gerhard Weiss
  Prof. dr. Michelle Craske Prof. dr. Peter Muris
2014 Prof. dr. Peter J. Barnes Prof. dr. E. Wouters
  Prof. dr. P. Levitt Prof. dr. Valentina Mazzucato
  Prof. dr. Amy Edmondson Prof. dr. W. Gijselaers
  Prof. dr.Jürgen Hennig Prof. dr. R. Goebel
  Prof. dr. Paul Craig Prof. dr. B. de Witte
2013 Prof. dr. Fred H. Gage Prof. dr. Harry Steinbusch
  Prof. dr. Mohammad Hashem Pesaran Prof. dr. Franz Palm
  Prof. dr. Trevor Pinch Prof. dr. Wiebe Bijker
  Prof. dr. Paul Crutzen Prof. dr. Pim Martens
  Dr. Feike Sijbesma Prof. dr. Martin Paul
  Prof. dr. Christine van den Wyngaert Prof. dr. A. Klip
2012 Prof. dr. A.L. Goldberg Prof. dr. A. Schols
2011 Prof. dr. P. Alston Prof. mr. M. Kamminga
  Prof. dr. Parsu Parasuraman PhD Prof. dr. J. Lemmink
  Prof. em. dr. dr. H.C. B. Kohler Prof. dr. T. Blom
  Prof. dr. Kamil Urgurbil Prof. dr. R. Goebel
  Prof. dr. H.M. Levin Prof. dr. H. Maassen van den Brink
2009 Prof. dr. J. Campbell Prof. dr. P. Eicholz
2006 Prof. dr. J. Friedman Prof. dr. W. Saris
  Prof. dr. M. McKee Prof. dr. H. Maarse
  Prof. dr. R. Zimmerman Prof. mr. J. Smits
2005 Prof. dr. J. Drèze Prof. dr. J. Herings
2001 Prof. dr. H.S. Barrows, MD PhD Prof. dr. C.P.M. van der Vleuten
  Prof. dr. W.J.M. Levelt Prof. dr. G. Kok
  H.J.A. Hofland Prof. dr. J.H.W. Kusters
1996 H. Kotz  
  W.J. Baumol Prof. dr. H. Maks
  P.A. J. Janssen Prof. dr. R.S. Reneman
1993 Marc Lalonde P.C., O.C., Q.C.  
1991 Prof. dr. F.J.A. Huygen Prof. dr. A. Knottnerus
  T. Koopmans Prof. mr. C.F. Flinterman
  Prof. dr. R.R. Nelson  
1989  Dr. C.F. Beyers Naude Prof. mr. Th. van Boven
1986 Prof. dr. A. Fleckenstein  
  Prof. dr. J.D. Caen  
  Prof. dr. M.E. Josephson MD  
  Prof. dr. P.C. Johnson  
1981 Dr. J.G.H. Tans  
  Prof. dr. B.A. Smith  
  Prof. dr. J.R. Evans  
  Prof. dr. J.J. van Rood  

Dr. J.G.H. Tans Medal

The Dr. J.G.H. Tans Medal is the highest distinction at Maastricht University. It is given to people who have made a significant contribution towards the development of the university. Previous recipients of this medal include former Govenor Kremers and former President of the Executive Board Cohen.

Year Winner
2019 Prof. dr. C. Hemker
2018 Prof. dr. J.A. Knottnerus
2012 Prof. mr. G.P.M.F. Mols
2011 Dhr. L.J.P.M. Frissen
2011 Prof. dr. ir. J.M.M. Ritzen
2009 Mr. P.A.F.W. Elverding
2005 Mr. B.J.M. baron van Voorst tot Voorst
2004 Prof. dr. H.J. Martens
2004 Prof. dr. A.C. Nieuwenhuijzen Kruseman
2002  Dr. K.L.L.M Dittrich
2002 Mr. Ph. J.I.M. Houben
1998 Prof. dr. R.S. Reneman
1997 Prof. mr. M.J. Cohen
1995 Prof. dr. W.H.F.W. Wijnen
1995 Drs. L.E.H. Vredevoogd
1990 Dr. J. Kremers
1989 Drs. J.B.M. Verhey
1987 Mr. R.B. van den Biggelaar
1986 Prof. dr. J.M. Greep
1984 Dr. J.Ph. van Campen
1982 Dr. P. Thung
1982 Prof. dr. H. Philipsen
1978 Dr. J.G.H. Tans

Dr. Sjeng Tans

See this file for more information on the Dr. J.G.H. Tans Medal (in Dutch only)  

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UM Medallion of Honour

The UM Medaillion of Honour is presented to UM staff members who have made an exceptional contribution towards the brand awareness, reputation and development of the university. Recipients receive this medallion upon their departure. 

The first UM Medallion of Honour was awareded to drs. André Postema, former Vice Chairman of the Executive Board. He received the medallion during the Dies Natalis in 2014. Postema was recognised for the extraordinary way in which he contributed towards improving operational management, sustainability and valorisation at Maastricht University.

More information:

  Regulations on Awarding the Maastricht University Medallion of Honour

Year Winner
2018 Wammes Bos
2018 Jacques Reiners
2018 Jos Kievits
2017 Jan Muijtjens
2017 Jos Smits
2016 Louis Boon
2015 Laurent Louwies
2015 Herman Kingma
2014 André Postema

Wynand Wijnen Education Prize

The Wynand Wijnen Education Prize is an annual prize awarded to members of the UM teaching staff who have made an exceptional contribution to education at Maastricht University. This prize is awarded during the Dies Natalis.

The Wynand Wijnen Education Prize is presented as a tribute to Wynand Wijnen, a professor of didactics who passed away in 2012. In addition to considerable national achievements in the field of education reform, he helped lay the foundations of Problem-based Learning at Maastricht University.

Year Winner
2019 Dr. Leo Köhler, FHML
2018 Fabienne Crombach, EDLAB
2017 Dr. Nynke de Jong, FHML
2016 Dr. Jeanette Hommes, SBE
2015 Dr. Anja Krumeich
2014 Catalina Goanta, FL
2013 Jaap Bos, Gwen Noteborn and Sjoke Merk, SBE
2012 Dr. Jan de Roder, FASoS
2011 Dr. B. van Diepen en dr. C. Kerckhofs, SBE
2010 Dr. Dirk Tempelaar, SBE
2009 Gwen Noteborn, Kelly Guyskens, Nina Belei en Claudia Jabmad, SBE
2008 Gerard Maijoor en Ton de Goeij, FHML
2007 Rob de Vries, FPN
2006 Louis Boon, Gerard Korsten, Anouk Cuijpers, Ans Netjes, Pascal Suppens, UCM
2005 Herco Fonteijn, FPN
2004 Bob Wilkinson, Language centre
2003 Prof.dr. Eric Heineman, FHML
2002 André Meijer, FHML
2001 Prof.dr. Anita Jansen, FPN
2000 Oefenrechtbank, Law
1999 Dr. A. Paulus, FHML
1998 Staf Multimedialab, FASoS
1997 H. Schneider, FL
1996 Dr S. Romme, SBE
1995 Mevr. H. Snellen - Balendong, FHML O&O

UM Award

The UM Award is an annual award given to staff members who have served the university with special merit, be it on an academic, managerial or service level. The UM Award is presented at the New Year's reception.
 

Year Winner
2019 Mieke Jansen, SSC, Pierre Schröder, HRM
2018 Rogier Gerardu, Venlo, Ineke Wolfhagen, FHML
2017 Jan Vijge, MUO
2016 Len Cuppens, MUO, Bakir Bulić, FHML
2015 Brigitte Caenen-Alblas, Birgitte Hendrickx
2014 Roel Spätjens, René Gabriels
2013 Chantal Kuijpers, FL, Ali Jahanshahianvar, FHML
2012 Alejandro Lavopa, Chair PhD Academy
2011 Erie van den Heuvel, CAPHRI, Martin Tossings, CARIM (passed away in 2012)
2010 Prof.dr. Corine de Ruiter, FPN, Ingrid Wijk, Denise Vilerius and Margot Krijnen, Kids College
2009 Ien van de Leur, FASOS, Lou Quaden, FD
2008 Tiny Simon, MUO, Dr Ton. de Goeij, FHML
2007 Ine Kuppen, Alumni Officer, Prof.dr. Arnoud Arntz, FPN

More information

  UM Award - Regulations

 

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UM Student Award

During the Opening of the Academic Year on 2 September 2019 Kyran Kuijpers, Davide Muraro, Gina van Rossum and Nina van Santvoort from UM Pride have received the UM Student Award 2019.

UM Pride is a platform for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied students and staff members at the UM. It offers a safe, inclusive and supportive space fostering a diverse community.

UM Pride is a bottom-up initiative, open to anyone within the UM, irrespective of gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, age, position or faculty. What makes it so special, is that the students acting as buddies in UM Pride, all want to increase the mental health of those needing the help most: students and staff members struggling with LGTB+ issues.

UM Pride fits neatly within the UM diversity and inclusivity policy and has been embraced by many within UM instantly. Being sponsored by the UM the initiative has the chance to grow as a community and build a sustainable network for the future.

UM Student Award 2020
Do you want to recommend someone for the Student Award 2020? Download the regulations and the recommendation form.

Overview of UM Student Award winners:

Year Winner
2019 Kyran Kuijpers, Davide Muraro, Gina van Rossum and Nina van Santvoort from UM Pride
2018 Julie Ann Garcia Goodfellow
2017 Victoria von Salmuth
2016 Matthijs Bosveld and Sjim Romme
2015 Aurelia Streit, Student and Society Initiative
2014 Board of the 'Gezondheidsuniveristeit'
2013 Foundation BONT and Maastricht Eco-Map
2012 Taskforce Qualitative Resuscitation by Students
2011 Mpower Foundation
2010 Maaslife.nl
2009 Anna Theuvenet
2008 Marjolein Buss and Lennard Duijvestijn
2007 KALEIDOSCOPE Maastricht
2006 MUSTANGH Foundation
2005 Navtej Talwar
2004 Evelien van der Zon
2003 Werkgroep Allochtone Studenten
2002 Michael Hoeck
2001 Independent Fraternity Que Pasa
2000 Jasper Grosskurth and Bas de Zwaan