2026 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER
Since 1968, the Javelina Alumni Association has proudly recognized the extraordinary achievements of its alumni through the Alumni Awards. These awards celebrate graduates whose professional accomplishments, leadership and service reflect the excellence, character and Javelina Pride that define our university.
October 30 2026
Friday Evening
5:30 PM
Cocktails at 5:30 PM
Dinner and Program to follow
Memorial Student Union Building
Grand Ballrooms • Second Floor
Business Attire
Show your Javelina Pride —
blue and gold encouraged
TICKETS AND TABLE SPONSORSHIPS
Join us for an evening celebrating the accomplishments and impact of our distinguished Javelina alumni.
Individual Tickets: $50 per person
Table Sponsorship: $800
Includes reserved seating for 8 guests
2026 ALUMNI AWARD HONOREES
CLAUDIA CASTILLO ’94, ’00
Distinguished Alumni
DAVID DEANDA, JR. ’83
Distinguished Alumni
MAGGIE HINOJOSA ’91, ’04
Distinguished Alumni
RANDY HUGHES ’74, ’82
Distinguished Alumni
JESUS JIMENEZ ’00, ’04
Distinguished Alumni
LORI RUSSEK ’06
(posthumously)
Distinguished Alumni
TABATA LUA CERVANES ’17
RISING STAR
CHARLES MARTINEZ ’14
RISING STAR
