Alumni and Friends Awards 2026

Every Homecoming, Idaho State University celebrates the people whose achievements, leadership, and service reflect the best of the Bengal community. This year’s Alumni and Friends Awards recognize students beginning their next chapter, alumni whose careers and service have made a lasting impact, dedicated friends of the University and former student-athletes whose accomplishments continue to inspire future generations.

As Idaho State celebrates its 125th anniversary, these honorees represent the many ways Bengals shape their professions, strengthen their communities and carry the University’s legacy forward. Their stories span classrooms, boardrooms, laboratories, businesses, hospitals, athletic fields and communities around the world, but they share a common connection: each has left a lasting mark on Idaho State and beyond.

“The Academy at present has a senior class of eleven members who, when they are graduated, will become members of this association, so in years to come each class, as graduated, will become a part of this body, of which the Academy of Idaho and the state is most proud.”
- Leroy Nielson
1906 Academy of Idaho Bulletin announcing the founding of “The Alumni Association of the Academy of Idaho.

OUTSTANDING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Recognizing graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service to ISU and their communities. Recipients represent the next generation of Bengal alumni and exemplify the promise of ISU’s future.

HOMECOMING AWARDS

Honoring alumni and friends whose leadership, service and accomplishments have strengthened Idaho State University and the communities they serve.

*President’s Medallion Awards
established in Idaho State University’s 125th anniversary, honors Bengal alumni whose distinguished achievements and enduring contributions have advanced ISU, elevated their professions, and enriched their communities.

SPORTS HALL OF FAME

inductees include former student-athletes, coaches and contributors whose legacy continues to inspire current and future generations of student-athletes.