The Alumni Excellence Award is an annual award recognizing a graduate of Kansas State University whose career, service and achievements exemplify the spirit, values and excellence of the university.

Criteria for award:

  • Career endeavors have achieved national and/or international recognition.
  • Contributions of service to local, state, national and/or international community.
  • Highest standard of integrity and character that exemplifies the spirit of Kansas State University.
  • Commitment to the university through contribution of time and/or philanthropy. 

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The Alumni Excellence Award is made possible by the generosity of the Curt ’73 and Sherry ’73 Frasier family of Beloit, Kansas. 

2025 ALUMNI EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENT

Epifanio Elizondo

Epifanio Elizondo, Ph.D. ’88

Rear Admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commission Corps (retired)
K-State College of Education 
Educational Leadership

Tickets are now available for this year's Alumni Awards Evening, Friday, Oct. 24, at the K-State Alumni Center. Awards to be presented are: the Alumni Excellence Award, Distinguished Young Alumni Award and the Flinchbaugh Family Wildcat Pride Award.

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