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 - SOLD OUT!
Thank you for the wonderful response to this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner! We look forward to a memorable evening celebrating the accomplishments and impact of our distinguished Javelina alumni.
Questions? Please contact Institutional Advancement at 361-593-4191.
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 CERVANTES ’17
RISING STAR
CHARLES MARTINEZ ’14
RISING STAR
