Dennis K. Stone Award

The Dennis K. Stone Award is an annual recognition presented by BioNTX to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the life sciences and biotechnology industry. The award celebrates leaders who have advanced research, supported the growth of life science businesses, mentored others, and helped strengthen the North Texas life sciences ecosystem.Presented each year at the iC³ Life Science Summit, the award recognizes those whose leadership, generosity, and advocacy continue to inspire innovation and progress within the life science community.


Nominate a Leader for the Dennis K. Stone Award

The Dennis K. Stone Award honors individuals who have made lasting contributions to the life sciences industry through leadership, innovation, mentorship, and community impact. Each year, BioNTX recognizes a leader whose work has helped advance research, strengthen the ecosystem, and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Nominee Criteria:

Nominees should have contributed to the formation, growth, or success of life sciences businesses and helped advance innovation within the industry.

Nominees have demonstrated generosity by donating time, resources, or support to strengthen the life sciences community.

Nominees should have inspired and mentored others, helping develop the next generation of leaders within the life sciences industry.

Nominees actively promote and champion the region as a thriving hub for life sciences research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Past recipients of the Dennis Stone Award

John F. Crowley

MBA, JD

Award Year : 2025

D. Jeff Keyser

RPh, JD, PhD

Award Year : 2024

Stella Robertson

PhD

Award Year : 2023

Al Guillem

PhD

Award Year : 2022

John Q. Adams

Sr.

Award Year : 2021

Hubert Zajicek

MD, MBA

Award Year : 2020

Paul Dorman

Award Year : 2019

Darlene M. Boudreaux

Award Year : 2018

Lyda Hill

Award Year : 2017

Dr. Dennis K. Stone

Award Year : 2016

Who Was Dennis K. Stone?

Dennis K. Stone was a respected scientist and influential leader in the growth of the biotechnology industry in North Texas. During his time at UT Southwestern Medical Center, he led the Office for Technology Development and helped establish the BioCenter at the Southwestern Medical District, playing a key role in advancing research and innovation in the region

.His leadership, enthusiasm for biotechnology, and commitment to collaboration helped inspire companies, researchers, and investors, contributing to the emergence of a thriving life sciences ecosystem across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.