Unleash Your Legacy Alumni Achievement Awards
Join us the Friday of Dakota Days as we celebrate the achievements of this year's recipients, reconnect with the Coyote community and show pride for our university! A cornerstone Dakota Days event, the Unleash Your Legacy Alumni Achievement Awards celebrates outstanding alumni for their personal and professional achievements, service within their communities, and loyalty to USD. We are celebrating the 60th, 50th, 40th, 30th, 20th and 10th reunion this year! If you are celebrating a reunion and would like to sit with other members of your class at the event, please indicate that on the registration form.
2026 Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
Young Alumni - Rachelle Norberg '15
USD Legacy - Pierce McDowell '83
Professional Achievement - Mike Kujak '88
Public Service - Casey Peterson '75
Legacy Family of the Year - The Nelson Family
Alumni Achievement Awards
The USD Foundation & Alumni Association Unleash Your Legacy Alumni Achievement Awards honor graduates whose leadership, service and success exemplify the spirit of USD.
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