2022 UCLA Award Recipients
Since 1946, UCLA has paid tribute to its most distinguished luminaries who have lit the way for UCLA's brightest stars to shine. From larger-than-life legends to community heroes, UCLA Awards are bestowed upon Bruins who have brought great honor to the university and whose contributions impact the world.
The 2022 ceremony will be held on May 21. For questions, contact awards@alumni.ucla.edu.
Sheila Kuehl ʼ62
In celebration of her distinguished career in public service and her dedication to improving the lives of Los Angeles County residents, Sheila Kuehl ’62 is UCLA’s distinguished Edward A. Dickson Alum of the Year. As an elected official, Kuehl has been a trailblazer in California politics and a voice for innovative legislation to protect vulnerable […]
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A. Wallace Tashima ’58
The 2022 UCLA Award for Professional Achievement belongs to The Hon. A. Wallace Tashima ’58, a trailblazing judge with a half century of public service and leadership. He has been an inspiration to Asian Americans in the legal profession and to all who admire his integrity and dedication to upholding the principles of justice. Judge […]
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Alberto Retana ʼ09
The 2022 UCLA Award for Community Service is presented to Alberto Retana ʼ09 for his dedication to the True Bruin values of respect, integrity, service and excellence. Retana’s mission is to bring about social, economic and racial justice through community organizing, movement building and policy change. Retana’s core values center on the idea that love […]
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Debra Duardo ’94, M.S.W. ’96, Ed.D. ’13
Debra Duardo ’94, M.S.W. ’96, Ed.D. ’13, is the recipient of the 2022 UCLA Award for Public Service. With more than 20 years of experience championing the students of Los Angeles, she currently serves as L.A. County Superintendent of Schools where she is a courageous advocate for systemic innovations to build equity and student success. […]
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Monica Ebeltoft ʼ89
Monica Ebeltoft ʼ89 is the recipient of the 2022 UCLA Award for Volunteer of the Year for her significant impact leading and strengthening our Orange County Network. Throughout her tenure as president of the OC Bruins, Ebeltoft led the charge to build a strong alumni community and significantly increase scholarship support. Ebeltoft earned her bachelor’s […]
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The UCLA Alumni Band
The UCLA Alumni Band is the recipient of the 2022 UCLA Award for Network of the Year for its commitment to celebrating the UCLA spirit. Over nearly 40 years, the Alumni Band has involved generations of Bruins in spreading joy and building community. Formed in 1976 with the support of the UCLA Athletics Department, the […]
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Kristen Torres Pawling ’09, M.U.R.P. ’12
Kristen Torres Pawling ’09, M.U.R.P. ’12, is the recipient of the 2022 Young Alumnus of the Year award for her outstanding commitment and service to UCLA and our community. In the decade since leaving UCLA, Pawling has made remarkable strides in advancing innovative solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time: protecting […]
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2022 Award Recipients
A. Wallace Tashima ’58
The 2022 UCLA Award for Professional Achievement belongs to The Hon. A. Wallace Tashima ’58, a trailblazing judge with a half century of public service and leadership. He has been an inspiration to Asian Americans in the legal profession and to all who admire his integrity and dedication to upholding the principles of justice. Judge […]
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Alberto Retana ʼ09
The 2022 UCLA Award for Community Service is presented to Alberto Retana ʼ09 for his dedication to the True Bruin values of respect, integrity, service and excellence. Retana’s mission is to bring about social, economic and racial justice through community organizing, movement building and policy change. Retana’s core values center on the idea that love […]
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Debra Duardo ’94, M.S.W. ’96, Ed.D. ’13
Debra Duardo ’94, M.S.W. ’96, Ed.D. ’13, is the recipient of the 2022 UCLA Award for Public Service. With more than 20 years of experience championing the students of Los Angeles, she currently serves as L.A. County Superintendent of Schools where she is a courageous advocate for systemic innovations to build equity and student success. […]
Read More >
Kristen Torres Pawling ’09, M.U.R.P. ’12
Kristen Torres Pawling ’09, M.U.R.P. ’12, is the recipient of the 2022 Young Alumnus of the Year award for her outstanding commitment and service to UCLA and our community. In the decade since leaving UCLA, Pawling has made remarkable strides in advancing innovative solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time: protecting […]
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Monica Ebeltoft ʼ89
Monica Ebeltoft ʼ89 is the recipient of the 2022 UCLA Award for Volunteer of the Year for her significant impact leading and strengthening our Orange County Network. Throughout her tenure as president of the OC Bruins, Ebeltoft led the charge to build a strong alumni community and significantly increase scholarship support. Ebeltoft earned her bachelor’s […]
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Sheila Kuehl ʼ62
In celebration of her distinguished career in public service and her dedication to improving the lives of Los Angeles County residents, Sheila Kuehl ’62 is UCLA’s distinguished Edward A. Dickson Alum of the Year. As an elected official, Kuehl has been a trailblazer in California politics and a voice for innovative legislation to protect vulnerable […]
Read More >
The UCLA Alumni Band
The UCLA Alumni Band is the recipient of the 2022 UCLA Award for Network of the Year for its commitment to celebrating the UCLA spirit. Over nearly 40 years, the Alumni Band has involved generations of Bruins in spreading joy and building community. Formed in 1976 with the support of the UCLA Athletics Department, the […]
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Alan Fogelman '62, M.D. '66
The 2020 UCLA Award for Professional Achievement belongs to Dr. Alan Fogelman, an internationally renowned academic cardiologist who has devoted his career to UCLA. A graduate of the UCLA School of Medicine in 1966, he served his internship, residency, chief residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in cardiology at UCLA. A consummate educator and clinician, […]
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