2026-2027 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
The College of Social & Behavioral Science recognizes alumni who have demonstrated
outstanding achievement, leadership, and impact in their professions and communities.
Want to nominate an Alum?
To be eligible, nominees must:
- Must be a graduate of the College of Social & Behavioral Science in one of the following departments or programs*
- Demonstrates meaningful professional achievement and/or community impact
We encourage nominations across all career stages, including early-career alumni whose impact is already emerging.
Nominations are Closed
2025 - 2026 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI HONOREES
Maria Garciaz
Justice & Advocacy Award
Matthew J. Burbank
Lifetime Achievement
Bill Crim
Community Leadership Award
Rob Dahle
Service & Impact Award
Robbi Sutton Foxxe
Rising Star Award
Augustino Ting Mayai
Change-Maker Award
Justice & Advocacy Award
Award Description: Recognizes individuals who advance equity and social justice through sustained advocacy, leadership, and community impact
Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement - earned their industry, profession, or community’s respect for their work and personal accomplishments. Life activities reflect the importance of their CSBS degree;
Community Leadership Award
Community Leadership Award - provided exemplary community service, with a sustained record of leadership, mentorship, and dedicated service;
Rising Star Award
Rising Star (graduated in last decade) - set the stage for lifelong excellence through outstanding contributions to their community or field of business;
Change-maker Award
Meets one or both of the following:
- addresses grand challenges such as sustainable growth amid climate crisis, social justice, global health, healthy relationships, financial health, homelessness, etc.
- demonstrates transformational leadership characteristics. Mentors and develops emerging leaders from various groups.
Service & Impact Award
Recognizes individuals whose sustained service and generous contributions of time, talent, and resources have created meaningful, lasting impact within the college and beyond.
Eligible Departments & Programs
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Environment, Society & Sustainability (ENVST, Geography, GIS)
- Family & Consumer Studies
- Geography
- Health, Society & Policy
- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Public Policy
- Master of Science in International Affairs & Global Enterprise
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology & Sociology
- ROTC - (Army, Air Force, Navy)
*In special circumstances non-graduates may be considered.