Honored Alumni Awards
For 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. 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.
Orfalea College of Business
Russell P. Nash
(Business Administration, B.S., '82)
Architecture and Environmental Design
Scott F. Gaudineer
(Architecture, B.S., '79)
Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences
Charles F. Walton
(Ornamental Horticulture, B.S., '66)
CPAA Distinguished Service
Bassel Anber
(Construction Management, B.S., '94)
Orfalea College of Business
Michael C. Bickel
(Industrial Technology, B.S., '95 & Industrial & Technical Studies, M.S., '02)
Sandra Gardebring Ogren Leadership Award
Jon N. Monett
(Industrial Engineering, B.S., '64)
Architecture and Environmental Design
Ted A. Hyman
(Architecture, B.S., '79)