Each year, the Boise State University Alumni Association honors exceptional alumni and friends who embody the loyalty, passion and innovation found in all dedicated Broncos.
These individuals are celebrated at the Distinguished Alumni Awards during Homecoming, where the Association presents its highest honors to those making an impact on Boise State and beyond.
Excellence and Service
Distinguished Alumni Award honorees demonstrate what it means to be extraordinary in the everyday.
They dedicate their time, talent and resources to their families, workplaces, hometowns and communities. In doing so, they model what it means to be distinguished Boise State alumni.
View Past Award RecipientsAbout Each Award
Distinguished Alumni Award
This award honors those whose outstanding professional and personal achievements have made a profound impact at the regional, national or international level. These individuals elevate Boise State’s reputation and promote its mission, values and community through their ongoing leadership and contributions.
2026 Honorees
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Liberty Mutual
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Submit a Nomination. Celebrate a Legacy.
Nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards are now closed. The deadline was Feb. 28, 2026.
Nominations submitted after the deadline will be reviewed for the 2027 event.
Nominees are evaluated based on their commitment to Boise State’s mission and values, exceptional and continued leadership, service to society, community involvement, innovative thinking, dedication to Boise State and a history of giving.