University Awards & Nomination Deadlines
| Award |
Nomination Deadline |
| D. Wynne Thorne Career Research Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| E.G. Peterson Extension Award |
November 7, 2025 |
| Cazier Lifetime Achievement Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| Eldon J. Gardner Teacher of the Year |
January 23, 2026 |
| Faculty Researcher of the Year Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| Faculty University Service Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| Outstanding Graduate Mentor of the Year Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year |
January 23, 2026 |
| Peak Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| Award |
Nomination Deadline |
| Doctoral Student Researcher of the Year Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| Graduate Student Teacher of the Year Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| Master's Student Researcher of the Year Award |
January 23, 2026 |
| Peak Prize: University and College Undergraduate Researchers of the Years Awards |
January 23, 2026 |
| Scholar of the Year |
January 23, 2026 |
| Valedictorians |
January 23, 2026 |
| Legacy of Utah State Award |
February 25, 2026 |
| Bill E. Robins Memorial Award |
February 6, 2026 |
| Geraldine Memorial Award |
February 6, 2026 |
| Nicolas Memorial Award |
February 6, 2026 |
| Organization of the Year |
February 6, 2026 |
| Talent of the Year |
February 6, 2026 |
| Val R. Christensen Service Award |
February 6, 2026 |
| Community-Engaged Student Award |
February 1, 2026 |
| Award |
Nomination Deadline |
| Academic Advisor of the Year |
February 15, 2026 |
| Gerald R. Sherratt Award |
February 6, 2026 |
| Community-Engaged Staff Award |
February 1, 2026 |
| Award |
Nomination Deadline |
| Honorary Degrees |
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| Award |
Nomination Deadline |
| Commencement Speakers |
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| Award |
Nomination Deadline |
| Distinguished Alumni Award |
June 1 Every Year |
| Alumni of the Year |
June 1 Every Year |
| Grand Marshal |
June 1 Every Year |
| Young Alumnus of the Year |
June 1 Every Year |
| Alumni Hall of Honor |
June 1 Every Year |
| Alumni Merit Citation |
June 1 Every Year |
| Community-Engaged Alumnus Award |
February 1, 2026 |
| Award |
Nomination Deadline |
| Distinguished Service Award |
June 1 Every Year |
| Emeriti Old Main Award |
June 1 Every Year |
| New Generation of Old Main Award |
June 1 Every Year |
| Spirit of Old Main Award |
June 1 Every Year |
| Community Organization Award |
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| Committed Community Partner Award |
February 1, 2026 |
