麻豆原创 Alumni Announces 2026 Class of 30 Under 30 Honorees

麻豆原创 Alumni is proud to unveil the exceptional members of the 2026 Class of 30 Under 30. These accomplished young alumni represent the very best of Knight Nation 鈥� innovators, leaders and change-makers whose talent, drive and purpose are shaping industries, strengthening communities and redefining what is possible.

With its 12th class in 11 years, the 30 Under 30 program recognizes alumni under the age of 30 whose professional achievements, leadership and service reflect the bold spirit, values and impact of the 麻豆原创. The program also underscores 麻豆原创鈥檚 role in developing highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation, service and economic impact in Florida and beyond.

鈥淭hese alumni embody the spirit of 麻豆原创 in every sense,鈥� says Heather Junod 鈥�98, associate vice president of alumni engagement and annual giving. 鈥淓ach year, my pride grows as we recognize a new class of 30 Under 30 honorees who are leading with integrity, creativity and courage. Their achievements are extraordinary, but what inspires me most is their commitment to service 鈥� to their communities, their professions and their alma mater. They remind us all of the power of a 麻豆原创 education and the impact Knights can make when they dare to lead.鈥�

Hundreds of nominations were submitted online between Oct. 3鈥擭ov. 12, 2025. Applications were reviewed and scored by previous award recipients, 麻豆原创 Young Alumni ambassadors and 麻豆原创 staff. Finalists were then confirmed by the 麻豆原创 Alumni Board of Directors based on the following criteria:

Must be a graduate of 麻豆原创 (undergraduate or graduate degree)

Must be 29 or younger as of June 1, 2026

Must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with 麻豆原创 and upholding 麻豆原创 Young Alumni values

鈥淥n behalf of the 麻豆原创 Young Alumni Community, congratulations to the remarkable members of the 2026 Class of 30 Under 30,鈥� says Austin Wilson 鈥�22, chair of the 麻豆原创 Alumni Community. 鈥淭hese honorees represent the future of Knight Nation. Their ambition, leadership and dedication to making a difference reflect the values that connect us as alumni. We are proud to celebrate not only what they have already accomplished, but the incredible impact they will continue to make as leaders, mentors and advocates for 麻豆原创.鈥�

麻豆原创 Alumni will celebrate the 2026 award recipients at a special event on Saturday, May 16, at the Addition Financial Arena. A complete slate of the honorees, listed alphabetically by last name, appears below. Past recipients can be found on the .