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Illustrious Alumni Awards

Every day, Tritons are bringing honor and distinction to our alumni ranks and this is your chance to recognize their distinguished work, personal accomplishments, and acts of generosity. Tell us their story and how they’re making a difference.

Open Call for Nominations

UC San Diego has a history of embracing curiosity, of chasing and finding comfort in the unknown with an agile, open-minded spirit. The same is true of the 256,000 Tritons out there in the world: alumni who are making a difference at home, in their communities and around the globe. We invite you to nominate an exceptional alumna or alumnus for an Illustrious Alumni Award.

Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis. An Illustrious Alumni Award can be granted to an alumna or alumni at any time. Awardees may have previously received an award from the university.

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Contact

Please contact Lisa Kellogg at lkellogg@ucsd.edu for any questions or additional information.

Award Categories

Illustrious Alumni Award

The Illustrious Alumni Award recognizes and honors UC San Diego’s most illustrious alumni. Representing one of the highest honors for our alumni, this prestigious award celebrates distinguished alumni who have reached extraordinary heights, shaping a brighter future as they strengthen Triton pride around the world. Nominate Now

Triton Hero Award

This recognition is presented to alumni whose courageous service and leadership exemplify the very best of the UC San Diego spirit. Nominate Now

Chancellor and alumni award honorees

Meet the Illustrious Alumni Award Honorees

UC San Diego Alumni has honored outstanding alumni who have exemplified the commitment to leadership, advocacy, philanthropy and service. Experience our legacy of excellence extending over six decades.

SEE HONOREES

True Triton Award

Service is one of the pillars of UC San Diego’s mission and vision – it’s in our DNA. To recognize alumni who have shown an extraordinary commitment to the university and our cause, we created the True Triton Award, one of our highest honors.

LEARN ABOUT THE TRUE TRITON AWARD