Alumni of Distinction Celebration

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Join us to celebrate the amazing achievements of the 2025-26 UAA Alumni of Distinction!

UAA Alumni of Distinction Celebration
Thursday, March 26, 2026, UAA Fine Arts Building

5–6 p.m. — Social hour with light refreshments in the lobby atrium
6–6:45 p.m. — Awards ceremony in the Recital Hall
6:45–7:30 p.m. — Post-event dessert reception

This event is open to the public and free to attend — .

Reconnect with fellow UAA alumni and supporters as we honor this year's award recipients. Let’s make memories together as we celebrate our incredible community!

Honoring outstanding alumni in three different categories:

Alumni of Achievement
Deborah Morton 
A.A. General Program ’00, B.A. Sociology ’02, M.Ed. Counseling and Guidance '05
Recruiting, Placement and Mentor Section Supervisor, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Military Youth Academy

Alumni of Achievement - Deborah Morton

Alumni Humanitarian
Maile Johnston
B.A. Biological Sciences ’21
Law Clerk, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Supreme Court 
Alumni Humanitarian - Maile Johnston
Alumni Emerging Leader
Vladislav Finko 
B.B.A. Finance and Marketing ’20, M.B.A. General Management ’23
Marketing Strategist, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Wealth Advisors
Alumni Emerging Leader - Vladislav Finko