Honored alumni Awards Celebration
For more than 60 years, the Honored Alumni Award has served as the highest honor bestowed upon Cal Poly alumni. The awards recognize alumni from each of the university’s six academic colleges, Cal Poly Athletics and the Cal Poly Alumni Association.
2023 Cal Poly Honorees
bailey college of Science and Mathematics
Daniel jon Kostalnick, M.D.
(Biological Sciences, '96)
Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Ronald M. Caird
(Ornamental Horticulture, '65)
Architecture and Environmental Design
Vicki Estrada
(Landscape Architecture, '75)
liberal arts
Leanne Pittsford
(Political Science, '04)
Orfalea College of Business
Sisi Pouraghabagher
(Business Administration, '94)
Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award
Fred Brown
(Physical Education and Biological Sciences, '63)
Honored Alumni: A legacy of learn by doing
Through their contributions to their fields, to Cal Poly, and their impact in their communities and beyond, our Honored Alumni represent the best of Learn by Doing.