Every year since 1932, the USC Alumni Association has honored a select group of prestigious alumni for their professional achievements and outstanding service to the University and community at the Alumni Awards gala.
Past honorees include Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong ’70, world-renowned architect Frank O. Gehry ’54, opera great Marilyn Horne ’53, and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Zemeckis ’73. A few of our most recent honorees include: social work pioneer Suzanne Dworak-Peck ’65, MSW ’67, actress and activist America Ferrera ’13, and real estate developer and civic leader Rick Caruso ’80.
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, we will welcome alumni, family, and friends to the 92nd Annual USC Alumni Awards to once again celebrate the best of our Trojan Family.
2026 Call for Nominations
The USC Alumni Awards are the premier recognition of our Trojan Family, honoring alumni whose leadership, service, and achievements inspire others and strengthen USC’s legacy. We invite you to play a vital role in this tradition by nominating Trojans who embody the values of our university and make a lasting impact in their professions and communities.
Submitting a nomination gives deserving Trojans the opportunity to be celebrated at the 92nd Annual USC Alumni Awards. Nominations are due by Sunday, October 26, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Award Categories
Asa V. Call Achievement Award
The Asa V. Call Achievement Award is presented to alumni whose actions have brought the greatest honor to USC. Recipients demonstrate exceptional commitment to the university and community through their time, energy, and leadership. By excelling in their chosen field, they have brought outstanding recognition to themselves and to USC through their individual accomplishments.
Alumni Merit Award
Alumni Merit Awards honor alumni whose remarkable accomplishments highlight the range and quality of a USC education. These individuals have made extraordinary contributions in their professions and brought distinction to themselves and the university through their actions and achievements.
Alumni Service Award
The Alumni Service Awards recognize alumni whose volunteer efforts have significantly advanced USC. Their dedication, enthusiasm, and leadership exemplify the spirit of partnership that drives the university’s growth and continued excellence.
2025 Honorees
Congratulations to our extraordinary Alumni Award honorees:
Asa V. Call Alumni Achievement Award
Shelly Nemirovsky ’85
USC Trustee
Philanthropist
Alumni Merit Awards
Ego Nwodim ’10
Actress and Comedian, Saturday Night Live
Wilbur H. Smith III MRED ’99
Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder, Greenlaw Partners, LLC
Young Alumni Merit Award
Tim Ellis ’12, MS ’13
Co-Founder and Board Member, Relativity Space
Alumni Service Award
Tony Alamo MD ’91
Member, Keck School of Medicine of USC Board of Councilors
Chief Physician Executive and Chief Medical Officer, Nevada Heart and Vascular Center
Featuring:
Master of Ceremonies
Tony Cabrera ’06
Broadcaster, ABC7 Los Angeles
USC Alumni Awards Dinner Co-Chairs
Linda Mirdamadi MD ’94
Simeon Stewart ’92, MBA ’17
