Pitzer Alumni Association Awards
Pitzer College produces engaged, socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding, and environmental sensitivity.
On an annual basis, the Pitzer College Alumni Association recognizes alumni who embody the values of the College and our community.
Awards Given
The awards are as follows:
Distinguished Alumni Award: Meena Duguay ’93
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an alum who boldly puts the spirit of a Pitzer education into action. This person’s professional and/or personal achievements demonstrate an unwavering commitment to making impactful changes in their community and beyond. The recipient demonstrates how a Pitzer education truly prepares graduates to transform their community, the nation, or the world.
Learn more about 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Meena Duguay ’93
The GOLD Alumni Achievement Award: Laila Zamudio Alvarez ’18
The GOLD Alumni Achievement Award (formally the Young Alumni Achievement Award) recognizes a GOLD (Graduate Of the Last Decade) alum who relentlessly applies Pitzer’s unique educational experience to their professional life. The recipient finds creative and innovative ways to make impactful changes in the community.
Learn more about 2026 Gold Alumni Achievement Award Winner Laila Zamudio Alvarez ’18
The Pitzer Award for Alumni Service: Sylvie Wilson ’21
The Pitzer Award for Alumni Service honors alumni who have made an impact on the life of the College or community through service, leadership, and dedication. The recipient of this award embodies the core values of Pitzer by giving generously of their time, talent, and energy to advance social justice. Whether through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy, or campus engagement, their contributions strengthen Pitzer’s mission and inspire fellow alumni.
Learn more about 2026 Pitzer Award Winner for Alumni Service Sylvie Wilson ’21
Nominating an Alum
Nominations for Alumni Awards are now open! Help us recognize outstanding alumni by submitting a nomination today. Deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, September 13, 2026. Self-nomination are encouraged.
2026 Alumni Award Recipients
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Pitzer’s 2026 Alumni Award Recipients
Meena Duguay ’93, Laila Zamudio Alvarez ’18 and Sylvie Wilson ’21 are being honored for how they live out Pitzer’s core value of social responsibility.
Connect with Us
The Office of Alumni Engagement creates opportunities for alumni to reconnect with the Pitzer community, opening the door for them to stay involved, support one another, and continue to shape the College long after graduation.