Distinguished Alumni Nominations - Texas A&M University

Nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards are now open. The nomination deadline is May 10, 2026.

Since 1968, the Distinguished Alumni Awards have honored alumni and members of the Javelina Family who have distinguished themselves in their profession, community, and through service to the university.

Nomination Categories Include:

Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor presented by the Javelina Alumni Association. It recognizes alumni who have demonstrated sustained professional success, meaningful service to their communities, and whose accomplishments bring distinction to Texas A&M University–Kingsville.

Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes alumni of Texas A&M University–Kingsville who have achieved notable professional success within 15 years of graduation (2010–2025).

Blue & Gold Service Award
The Blue and Gold Service Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates exceptional service, commitment, and pride in Texas A&M University–Kingsville. Recipients are actively engaged with the university and the broader community, participate in alumni initiatives and events, and consistently support the mission and values of the institution. This award may also be presented to an individual who is not a graduate of the university.

If you wish to submit a nomination, please complete the nomination form below. In addition to the nomination form, supporting documents and letters or reference may be submitted to javalumni@tamuk.edu.

For questions, please contact the Division of Institutional Advancement at javalumni@tamuk.edu or call (361) 593-4191.

Please complete the nomination form below:

I wish to nominate a candidate for (select one):

Award Category:

Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna

Rising Star

Blue and Gold Service

Nominator Information

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Nominee Information

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In addition to the nomination form, supporting documents may also be submitted. Please send supporting documents and letters of reference to javalumni@tamuk.edu.