Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 8 for this year’s McGuire Family Prize for Societal Impact. The award, now in its third year, recognizes a member of the Dartmouth community who has made a significant impact in changing people’s lives.
Established in 2022, the prize carries an award of $100,000 and can be given to a student, faculty or staff member, alum, or friend of Dartmouth. It can also be awarded posthumously.
“With this generous prize, we’ll recognize a member of our community who is making a difference in people’s lives and improving the world in the process,” says President Sian Leah Beilock. “As the first two awardees have shown, Dartmouth people are doing work of great consequence. I expect this year will be no different.”
Established through a gift from Terry McGuire, Thayer ’82, and Carolyn Carr McGuire, Tuck ’83, the prize was awarded last year to Rose Mutiso ’08, Thayer ’08, in recognition of her work to bring sustainable, affordable energy systems to sub-Saharan Africa while supporting other women scientists.
The first McGuire award went to structural biologist Jason McLellan in 2022 for his groundbreaking coronavirus research, conducted while he was at the Geisel School of Medicine. McLellan’s research laid the foundation for the COVID-19 vaccines. Now the Robert A. Welch Chair in Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, McLellan returned to Hanover in December to deliver the keynote speech at the first Dartmouth International Vaccine Conference.
Vice Provost for Research Dean Madden will chair the prize selection committee. Its members will recommend a winner to President Beilock, who will make the final decision.
“The McGuire Prize is an important opportunity to celebrate the impact that Dartmouth has in the world and the importance of discovery and innovation across all disciplines,” says Madden, who is a professor of biochemistry and cell biology.
Terry McGuire is a longtime member and former chair of Dartmouth Engineering’s Board of Advisors and founding partner of Polaris Partners. Throughout his career he has helped shape and advance new biomedical and biotechnology innovations. Carolyn Carr McGuire is a Tuck alumna who co-founded Community Consulting Teams of Boston, a volunteer organization that connects MBA graduates with nonprofits for consulting services to help future business leaders better serve their constituents and communities and amplify their impact.
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Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the fact that the deadline for submitting McGuire Prize nominations has been extended to Dec. 8.
