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Unleash Your Legacy Alumni Achievement Awards

October 2, 2026 5:30pm - 9:00pm Central

Sanford Coyote Sports Center | 953 N Dakota Street, Vermillion, SD 57069

Join us the Friday of Dakota Days as we celebrate the achievements of this year's recipients, reconnect with the Coyote community and show pride for our university! A cornerstone Dakota Days event, the Unleash Your Legacy Alumni Achievement Awards celebrates outstanding alumni for their personal and professional achievements, service within their communities, and loyalty to USD. We are celebrating the 60th, 50th, 40th, 30th, 20th and 10th reunion this year! If you are celebrating a reunion and would like to sit with other members of your class at the event, please indicate that on the registration form.

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2026 Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

Young Alumni - Rachelle Norberg '15

USD Legacy - Pierce McDowell '83

Professional Achievement - Mike Kujak '88

Public Service - Casey Peterson '75

Legacy Family of the Year - The Nelson Family

Meet the Recipients

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