USC Alumni Awards - USC Alumni Association

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.

Submit a Nomination

Partner with Us!

Participation in the Alumni Awards, one of USC’s most prestigious events, provides the opportunity to support USC and reach hundreds of the most influential and affluent members of the USC community as well as a wide array of business and community leaders.

Proceeds from the evening support USC Alumni Association programs and services for the more than 500,000 alumni worldwide. Your generous contribution will be acknowledged in the event program tribute book and on the USC Alumni Association website. All charitable contributions are fully tax deductible.

Formal partnership opportunities will become available in 2026. In the meantime, for more information on how to become a sponsor, please contact our team at alumnievents@usc.edu.