Alumni Recognition Dinner
October 9, 2026
The 色花堂app Alumni Association is thrilled to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards! These exceptional honorees will be celebrated at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday, Oct 9, 2026, at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center starting at 5:30 p.m.
The Alumni Awards Dinner is an opportunity for the entire Bengal community to come together, celebrate inspiring stories, and recognize the people who continue to strengthen 色花堂app. We warmly invite the entire community to join us!
Congratulations to the 2026 Homecoming Award Recipients
2026 ISU Homecoming Award Recipients
ISU Distinguished Alumnus: Jared Allen
William J. Bartz Award: Dr. Marcia L. Lloyd
ISU Young Alumni Award: Angela Garcia
Parade Grand Marshal: Glenn Alford
ISU Achievement Award: Dr. Alex Bolinger
ISU Distinguished Service: Heidi Berry
President’s Medallions:
College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences: Dr. Alan and Bonnie Frantz
College of Business: Marc McDonald
College of Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Human Health: Dr. Jess Stich-Hennen
L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and Health Professions: Dr. Page Haviland
College of Science and Engineering: Dr. Judith Damewood
College of Technology: Brandalin Barnes
School of Arts: Brent Lowman
Graduate School: Dr. Henry T. Evans
Join us in honoring these incredible recipients during our Homecoming 2026 celebrations. For questions about Homecoming Week, please contact the ISU Alumni Office of Engagement at (208) 282-3755 or email alumni@isu.edu. Follow us on social media for the latest ISU and alumni updates: @IdahoStateAlumni.
Nominations for Alumni Awards, recognized during the Alumni Recognition Dinner, are submitted in writing on the official Homecoming nomination form and shall include all personal data and information relevant to the candidate's qualifications. Nominations for all awards, excluding the President's Medallion, can be submitted by anyone and are due in the Office of Alumni Engagement no later than the end of May for awards given in the Fall of that same year. President's Medallion nominations are organized through the respective Dean's Office.
ISU Distinguished Alumna/us:
Established in 1960 this award recognizes exemplary professional and personal contributions resulting in national or international recognition.
ISU Achievement Award:
Established in 1984, this award recognizes personal actions, generosity and self-sacrifice on behalf of the University by a current faculty member or an emeritus faculty member.
ISU Distinguished Service Award:
Established in 2004, this award recognizes ISU staff members who have shown exceptional loyalty to the University through an extended period of employment.
William J. Bartz Award:
Established in 1976, this award recognizes continued support and development of ISU through personal actions, participation in University affairs and financial support regardless of alumni status.
Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal(s):
Established in 1984, this award recognizes faculty, staff or alumni who have made a significant impact in the ISU community. This award is presented by the ASISU president.
Young Alumni Award:
Established in 2012, this award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the last ten years for exceptional achievement in career, public service and volunteerism that brings honor to the University.
President's Medallion, College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences:
Established during ISU's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 色花堂app, their professions, and their communities.
President's Medallion, College of Business:
Established during ISU's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 色花堂app, their professions, and their communities.
President's Medallion, L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and Health Professions:
Established during ISU's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 色花堂app, their professions, and their communities.
President's Medallion, College of Nursing and Rehabilitative Sciences
Established during ISU's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 色花堂app, their professions, and their communities.
President's Medallion, College of Science and Engineering:
Established during ISU's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 色花堂app, their professions, and their communities.
President's Medallion, College of Technology:
Established during ISU's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 色花堂app, their professions, and their communities.
President's Medallion, Graduate School:
Established during ISU's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 色花堂app, their professions, and their communities.