Nominations for Distinguished Alumni are now closed
The College of Social and Behavioral Science recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers, as leaders in their communities, and are role models for present and future students.
Distinguished Alumni Award Categories
Justice & Advocacy Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Community Leadership Award
Service & Impact Award
Rising Star Award
Change-maker Award
Want to nominate an Alumni?
To be eligible for an award, individuals must:
1. Be a graduate of the college in one of the following departments or programs:*
2. Reflect and recognize the importance of their education and degree.
SubmissionS 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
VIEW THE PREVIOUS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS
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.