Alumni/alumnae who have distinguished themselves in their careers and service are honored each fall at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala in the Save Mart Center,

Three awards are presented:

  • The Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest honor given to an alumnus/alumna of the university, which is based on scholarship, leadership and service to the university, the region and the state. Last year’s recipient, Larry Dickenson, is the Boeing Company’s Commercial Airplanes Group senior vice president for sales. He joined other past awardees, Herb Depp, vice president of Boeing Programs for General Electric’s Aircraft Engines; former Nevada Gov. Kenny Guinn; former State Sen. Charles Poochigian; and Joy Covey, former chief strategy officer for Amazon.com.
  • Outstanding Alumni Awards, which recognize Fresno State alumni/alumnae from each of the university’s eight schools and colleges of academic discipline, and the Division of Student Affairs, Athletics Department, Graduate Studies and Henry Madden Library. Honorees are recognized for outstanding career accomplishment and as examples for current students of exceptional achievement. Past recipients include the late Air Force Col. Rick Husband, commander of the space shuttle Columbia; former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Paul O’Neill; multiple Emmy-winning set designer Roy Christopher; and Laura Berg, an Olympic gold medalist in softball.
  • The Arthur Safstrom Service Award, presented to an alumnus/alumna or friend of California State University, Fresno who has given outstanding service to the Alumni Association or the university. Last year’s recipient was Rosellen Kershaw, who joined past awardees including Muriel and Earl Smittcamp, Robert Duncan, Pat and Vinci Ricchiuti and Sister Ruth Marie Nickerson.

Nominations deadline is Friday, March 7.

Click here for details and a nomination form.

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For additional information call 559.278.2586.