The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation is proud to announce the 2026 Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) ceremony and recognition events will be held on the following dates:
– 2026 DGA Medal Ceremony: Thursday, 3 September at 4:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall
– 2026 DGA Banquet Dinner (invitation only): Thursday, 3 September at the Fluegel Alumni Center
– 2026 On-field recognition Navy vs. Towson football game: Saturday, 5 September
We will be recognizing and honoring the following 2026 DGA recipients with their loved ones and the 4,400 members of the Brigade of Midshipmen The DGA program honors living U.S. Naval Academy graduates who have made a distinctive contribution to their field or community and have demonstrated sustained, active support for the Naval Academy, Naval Academy Alumni Association, Naval Academy Foundation or affiliate groups. Each year up to four graduates are chosen from a field of candidates nominated by their alumni peers for this, the highest honor the Alumni Association bestows on a living graduate and selected by the DGA Selection Panel, chaired by ADM John Richardson ’82, USN (Ret.). For more information on the nomination and selection process for the DGAs, and a list of past honorees, please visit this link.