UAA hosts Alumni of Distinction Celebration 2026

three portraits of two women and one man — From left to right: Alumni Humanitarian Maile Johnston, Emerging Leader Vladislav Finko, Alumni of Achievement Deborah Morton

Join UAA in celebrating the amazing achievements of the UAA Alumni of Distinction 2026! RSVP now.

5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. - Social hour with light refreshments in the lobby atrium.
6:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. - Awards ceremony in the recital hall.
6:45 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. - Post-event dessert reception.

Honoring outstanding alumni in three different categories:
Alumni of Achievement, Alumni Humanitarian, and Emerging Leader

This event is open to the public and free to attend; rsvp required. A fantastic opportunity to reconnect, honor amazing achievements, and have a great time with fellow alumni and UAA-supporters. Don’t miss out on celebrating our incredible community—let’s make memories together!

Join us in congratulating this year’s honorees—

Alumni of Achievement:

Deborah Morton-
A.A. General Program ’00, B.A. Sociology ’02, M.Ed. Counseling and Guidance '05 Recruiting, Placement and Mentor Section Supervisor, Alaska Military Youth Academy

Alumni Humanitarian:

Maile Johnston-
B.A. Biological Sciences ’21,
Law Clerk, Alaska Supreme Court

Emerging Leader:

Vladislav Finko-
B.B.A. Finance and Marketing ’20, M.B.A. General Management ’23,
Marketing Strategist, Alaska Wealth Advisors

For those wishing to attend, here is more information.