Each year the UMaine Alumni Association recognizes several individuals who have performed distinguished service on behalf of their professions, communities, and alma mater. See below for more information on our 2026 honorees.
On May 1, 2026, faculty, staff, and friends and family of these deserving awardees will gather for an evening of honor and appreciation.
Thank you to our Award Sponsors:
Trish Riley ’73, ’78G – Alumni Career Award
Dr. Mohamad Musavi – Distinguished Maine Professor
Charles Stanhope ’71 – Suzanne Kay Hart ’68 Alumni Service Award
Kara Hay ’99 – Bernard Lown ’42 Alumni Humanitarian Award
Captain James Settele, USN (Ret.) – Champion of UMaine Award
The Bourque family – Fogler Legacy Award
Fatemeh Afghah ’13 Ph.D. – Spirit of Maine Achievement Award
Austin Steward, M.D. ’19 – Rising Star Award