Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nuggets Celebration

Every year, The University of Texas at El Paso and the UTEP Alumni Association honor a group of men and women whose achievements stand out as examples of dedication, integrity and hard work – they are the UTEP Distinguished Alumni. On September 26, 2025, during Homecoming week, the 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Awards recipients will be recognized at the annual UTEP Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner at the Don Haskins Center at 6:30 pm MT. 

The 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Awards recipients will be announced this summer.