2025 Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA) Nomination Period Now Open

NOW OPEN: Nominate a standout for the 2025 Distinguished Graduate Award (DGA)! This prestigious award honors USNA graduates who excel in their fields and actively champion the Academy’s mission. Only Association members can submit nominations, so act now! Visit the DGA webpage for full details and nomination guidance. Got questions? Reach out to Wes Huey ’87 at wes.huey@usna.com. Don’t miss out—visit usna.com/dga for more info.

Help keep the Class of 78’s two year streak of classmates selected as Distinguished Grads! If you want to nominate a classmate contact our Class President Glen Woods or any member of the Class of 1978 DGA Committee:

  • Vince Balderrama
  • Rusty Cone
  • Matthew Elias
  • Jim Fiorelli
  • Scott Godfrey
  • Ray Kwong
  • Joe Leidig
  • Eric Lindstrand
  • Ray Luevano
  • Bob Novak
  • Bob Schmermund
  • John Wissler