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.
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awardees
Retired Catalog Librarian, UH Mānoa
Director of UH Esports and Specialist Faculty, Interdisciplinary Studies
Administrator, Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution, Hawai‘i State Judiciary
Lead Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Senior Investigator, UH Mānoa
President of the East-West Center, UH Mānoa
Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations
Alumni from all SCI programs and degrees qualify for nomination.
- Annual nomination period: December 15 to February 14
- Submit a nomination