{"id":150798,"date":"2026-02-09T11:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798//news/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798//?p=150798"},"modified":"2026-03-04T15:52:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T20:52:45","slug":"ucf-alumni-announces-2026-class-of-30-under-30-honorees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798///news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798//www.ucf.edu/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798//news/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798//ucf-alumni-announces-2026-class-of-30-under-30-honorees/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798//","title":{"rendered":"Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ Alumni Announces 2026 Class of 30 Under 30 Honorees"},"content":{"rendered":"
Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ 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 /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u2014 innovators, leaders and change-makers whose talent, drive and purpose are shaping industries, strengthening communities and redefining what is possible./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/n
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 Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½. The program also underscores Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u2019s role in developing highly skilled graduates who fuel innovation, service and economic impact in Florida and beyond./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/n
/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201cThese alumni embody the spirit of Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ in every sense,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201d says Heather Junod /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201998, associate vice president of alumni engagement and annual giving. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201cEach 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 /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u2014 to their communities, their professions and their alma mater. They remind us all of the power of a Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ education and the impact Knights can make when they dare to lead./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/n Hundreds of nominations were submitted online between Oct. 3/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u2014Nov. 12, 2025. Applications were reviewed and scored by previous award recipients, Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ Young Alumni ambassadors and Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ staff. Finalists were then confirmed by the Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ Alumni Board of Directors based on the following criteria:/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/n /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201cOn behalf of the Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ Young Alumni Community, congratulations to the remarkable members of the 2026 Class of 30 Under 30,/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201d says Austin Wilson /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201922, chair of the Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ Alumni Community. /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201cThese 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 Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/u201d/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/n Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ 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 Âé¶¹Ó³»´«Ã½ Alumni website./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/n/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/150798/n
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