2026 Awardees

Gene F. Parkin

Distinguished Engineering Alumni Academy

Gene F. Parkin

(1970 BSCE, 1971 MS)

The Distinguished Engineering Alumni Academy honors University of Iowa engineering alumni for their personal contributions toward engineering achievement, leadership, and service to the profession and to society.

Yun-Ho Sikora

Alumni Service Award

Yun-Ho Sikora

(1986 BSE)

The Alumni Service Award honors University of Iowa engineering alumni for their service to the college, their outstanding engagement, and their ongoing contributions to their profession.

Lieutenant Colonel Patrick “DICE” Highland  in uniform

Outstanding Recent Alumni Award

Lt. Col. Patrick "Dice" Highland, PhD

(2020 MS, 2022 PhD)

The Outstanding Recent Alumni Award honors University of Iowa engineering alumni who have distinguished themselves in their profession early in their careers and have earned recognitions and honors in their fields.

Alumni Merit Awards

The College of Engineering Alumni Merit Awards honor alumni who have had distinguished careers in their fields and who have established themselves as leaders in their engineering disciplines.