Distinguished Alumni
We honor program alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in furthering SCI’s mission of fostering communication, information, and media that contribute to a more peaceful, just, and informed society. Our Distinguished Alumni Award is an annual recognition intended to celebrate their significant contributions and inspire current and future alumni to continue positively impacting their communities, both within academia and beyond.
2026 Distinguished Alumni Awardees
Library and Information Science
Digital Initiatives Librarian, Kapiʻolani Community College
2025 Distinguished Alumni Awardees
Library and Information Science
Former Head of School Library Services, Hawai‘i Department of Education, and Mentor-Volunteer at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i
Matsunaga Institute for Peace
Community and Cultural Psychologist and Food Sovereignty Advocate
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awardees
Communication
Director of UH Esports and Specialist Faculty, Interdisciplinary Studies
Communicology
Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Senior Investigator, UH Mānoa
Matsunaga Institute for Peace
Administrator, Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Hawai‘i State Judiciary
Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations
Alumni from all SCI programs and degrees qualify for nomination.
- Nomination period: Sunday, December 14, 2025 to Friday, February 13, 2026
- Nominations, submitted online, are accepted during the nomination period.