Alumni & Development
The most visible sign of the vitality of a University can be seen by examining the success and achievements of its alumni. Drake University and the National Alumni Association Board of Directors are proud to honor exceptional graduates with the Drake University Alumni Awards. These awards recognize the significant contributions of our alumni to their alma mater, their profession, and their communities.
Cain Hayes, BN'92
Lee Ann Colacioppo, JO'86
Frank Ursini, BN'73
Hosea James Givan II, LA'82
Deidre DeJear, JO'08
Sarah Porter, ED'16
Annelise Tarnowski, AS'15, JO'15
Tony Tandeski, JO'08
Nominations are now being accepted for 2026 Alumni Award Winners. Nominations are due by October 24, 2025 with the ceremony in April 2026. For questions, please contact alumni@drake.edu.
Submit a nomination
Interested in learning more about Alumni Awards recipients from previous years?
View Past Awards Recipients