UAF Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2026 awards

UAF Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2026 awards

The University of Alaska Fairbanks, in partnership with the nonprofit UAF Alumni Association, is accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award and William R. Cashen Service Award.

The Distinguished Alumnus Award, first presented in 1962, is the university's oldest and most prestigious recognition of alumni achievement. Each year, one alumnus or alumna is honored for meritorious service on behalf of UAF, distinguished accomplishments in business or professional life, and outstanding human service in community affairs. Only UAF alumni are eligible, and nominations must be submitted by alumni with at least three letters of recommendation from fellow alumni.

The William R. Cashen Service Awardhonors the legacy of the late William R. "Bill" Cashen '37, who served as alumni director, professor and public servant. He wrote "Farthest North College President," a biography of Charles Bunnell, the University of Alaska's first president. The award recognizes exceptional service to the university and its alumni association. Unlike the Distinguished Alumnus Award, it is open to both alumni and nonalumni, and anyone may submit a nomination.

Honorees are selected by a committee of alumni, past recipients and UAF staff. Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 28, 2025. Forms may be submitted online.

For details or to nominate, visit the UAF Alumni Association websiteor contact the UAF alumni office at [email protected].

ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Felicia Burud, [email protected], 907-474-7081

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