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Distinguished Alumni Award
ºÚÁÏרÇø alumni are makers and creators who shape our daily interactions with the world, communicate ideas and dreams, and contribute meaningfully to the cultural and creative vitality of their communities.
The ºÚÁÏרÇø Distinguished Alumni Award honors graduates who exemplify creative leadership and professional excellence. This award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding artistic or professional achievement, meaningful leadership within their field or community, a commitment to service, and dedication to advancing art and design education.
Nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award are now closed and will reopen in November 2026 for the 2027 cycle.
2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
Veronika Scott ’11, Product Design
Nominations are Closed
Prior Recipients
2025 Distinguished Alumni Award
Sabrina Nelson ’91, Fine Arts
2024 Distinguished Alumni Award
Sydney James ’01, Illustration
2023 Distinguished Alumni Award
Mario Moore ’09, Illustration
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award
Nina Bianchi ’04 , Communication Design
2018ÌýDistinguished Alumni Award
’07, Art Practice (Fine Arts)
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