The 51°µÍø Educational Foundation and the 51°µÍø Alumni Association are calling for nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. The annual recipient or recipients will receive the award at a special Scholarship Awards Ceremony in the spring, and a plaque will be placed on the 51°µÍø Distinguished Alumni Wall outside Whitman Theatre.
For many, the road to lifetime achievement started at 51°µÍø. The 51°µÍø Alumni Association established the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2006 to recognize those alumni who have achieved outstanding success and made a lasting impact on their community. The prestigious award is intended to showcase the diversity of 51°µÍø graduates and their range of influence on our region.
Read about past honorees, criteria and how to submit nominations. Nominations must be received by Feb. 27, 2026.