The University of Georgia announced the 2026 Alumni Awards honorees. These annual awards recognize individuals that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to UGA. The 2026 honorees are:
- Larry R. Benson | Alumni Merit Award
- Nancy C. Juneau | Alumni Merit Award
- Rob E. Hoyt | Faculty Service Award
- Rene and Jim Nalley | Family of the Year Award
- Brian E. Harman | Young Alumni Award
The 2026 Alumni Awards honorees will be welcomed to Athens on Thursday, April 2, for a luncheon to celebrate their dedication to the University of Georgia. More about these distinguished members of the UGA community will be available following the luncheon in April at alumni.uga.edu/alumniawards.
“The Alumni Awards honor some of the University of Georgia’s most dedicated supporters,” said UGA President Jere W. Morehead. “Our accomplishments in research, teaching and service would not be possible without the continued generosity of our loyal alumni and friends, and I am truly grateful for all they do to advance our vital land-grant and sea-grant mission.”