Distinguished Alumni Nominations

The University of Central Arkansas is accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the most prestigious award presented to an alumnus or alumna of the university. The award recognizes alumni or former students who have made outstanding contributions personally or professionally and who serve as an example to current students.

The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be presented at , the university’s annual scholarship fundraising gala, on March 7, 2026.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 3, 2025.

Person Making Nomination
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Name*
First Last
Are you a �� graduate?*
- Yes
- No
Email*
Phone*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Nominee Information
Name*
First Last
Is the nominee a graduate or former student of ��?*
- Yes
- No
What years were the nominee at ��? (Include start date and end date)
Graduation year and major
Current Occupation*
Email*
Phone*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Eligibility/Criteria
1. Recipients must be a graduate or former student of ��.

2. Recipients must have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to ��, home community, state or society.

3. Recipients must have achieved outstanding success in a particular field or endeavor.

4. Recipients must possess a reputation that enhances the reputation of �� and serve as an example to students.

5. Recipients must possess the potential to make contributions to the goals and welfare of ��.
Answer the questions below with the award criteria in mind:
How has the nominee distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to ��, home community, state or society?*
How has the nominee achieved outstanding success in a particular field or endeavor?*
How does the reputation of the nominee enhance the reputation of �� and serve as an example to students?*
In what way does the nominee possess the potential to make contributions to the goals and welfare of ��?*

Distinguished Alumni Nominations

Person Making Nomination

Nominee Information

Eligibility/Criteria

Answer the questions below with the award criteria in mind:

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