The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) has named the 2026 recipients of the Distinguished Graduate Award. This annual award has been bestowed upon those West Point graduates whose character, distinguished service, and stature draw wholesome comparison to the qualities for which West Point strives, in keeping with its motto: “Duty, Honor, Country.”  Chosen by a committee of their peers, these recipients represent the highest standards of leadership, selfless service, and lifelong commitment to West Point and the nation. Thank you to the committee members for their time, debate, and discussion, and their final selections.  Thanks also to all the graduates who submitted the exceptional 35 nominations this year, a record year for our Association, and to the DGA Committee for its thoughtful and dedicated attention to this important tradition. In addition to this year’s awardees, we will proudly recognize Kathy Widmer ’83, who was unable to participate in last year’s ceremony. The awards will be presented in a ceremony at West Point on May 19, 2026.

Mr. Michael C. Mewhinney ’66
COL (R) B. Hudson Berrey ’72
Mr. Vincent Viola ’77
GEN (R) Vincent K. Brooks ’80
GEN (R) Bob Brown ’81
GEN (R) Darryl A. Williams ’83