Top left to bottom right: Richard “Dick” Myers, Oscar E. Venegas, Margie Salazar, Lewis Teal, Jaswinder “Jassi” Chadha, Ida Almanza, Alfredo Carbajal, Vikram Jayaram, Punya Prakash, Susan Moreland, Jack Moreland, and Tita Yanar.

Now accepting nominations for 2025

The true measure of a university’s greatness can be found in the achievements of its proud alumni. Many graduates of The University of Texas at El Paso have made exceptional contributions to their profession, their community and/or their alma mater. Each year, the UTEP Alumni Association is proud to honor such outstanding alumni through the Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Awards. 

If you would like to nominate yourself – or someone else – please complete and submit a nomination form by Monday, March 31, 2025.

Click here to access the 2025 UTEP Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Awards Nomination Form