Regents' Distinguished Alumni Award 2026

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The Regents’ Distinguished Alumni Award, first presented in 1962, is the highest honor bestowed upon a Washington State University alumni. The Regents’ Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have made a truly distinguished contribution to society or who, through personal achievement, have brought distinction to Washington State University. 

The RDAA recognizes and celebrates select WSU alumni for their achievements with the highest level of distinction from the WSU system. This award program is a collaborative effort of the WSU President’s Office, the Board of Regents, and the WSU Alumni Association (WSUAA).

Rules

Candidate Qualifications
Must be an alumnus of Washington State University and, ideally, be a past WSUAA Alumni Achievement Award recipient.

Nomination Process
1. Nomination submission on the Regents' website: https://regents.wsu.edu/distinguished-alumni/. Nominations will be accepted annually from May 15 to July 15.
2. Required supplemental materials include: a letter(s) of support; the nominee's resume or vita; and any additional documentation directly related to the candidate’s accomplishments.
3. The award committee evaluates nominations and sends their recommendation(s) to the President, who subsequently makes a recommendation to the Regents for final approval. Only one (1) recipient will be awarded a year.
4. Each submitted nomination remains under consideration for three years. If the nominee is not selected, the application packet may be resubmitted once three years have elapsed. Additional supporting documentation may be added while the nomination is active. Nominees should not be notified of their nomination, and all nominations will be held in strict confidentiality, except to the extent disclosure would be required by law. Elected and appointed officials are ineligible for the Regents Distinguished Alumni Award while in their elected position.