The winners are selected based on professional accomplishments in their field, civic and university involvement, character and integrity, and achievements of local, national, or international significance.

The 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award winners are as follows:

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College of Natural and Applied Sciences Awardee:

Luis G. Cruz, M.D.

Family and Sports Medicine Physician
American Medical Center
’01 Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

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College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Awardee:

Atty. Carol M. Hinkle-Sanchez

Deputy Attorney General
Family Division
’97 Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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School of Business and Public Administration Awardee:

Mika Caldwell

Vice President and Co-Owner
Archway Inc.
’96 Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing

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School of Education Awardee:

Jackie A. Quitugua

Senior Director for Curriculum and Instruction
CNMI Public School System
’79 Bachelor of Arts in Education
'91 Master of Education, Administration and Supervision

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School of Health Awardee:

Antonnette O. Merur, R.N.

Acting Chief of Nursing
Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services
'95 Bachelor of Science, Nursing

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Military Awardee:

Col. Jose E. Cepeda (Ret.)

'80 Bachelor of Arts in Education
'82 Master of Education

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The University of Guam has graduated nearly 20,000 alumni dispersed across the globe and throughout Micronesia serving in government, business, health care, education, science, and more. 

The Distinguished Alumni Awards is hosted annually by the UOG Office of Development and Alumni Affairs. Details for next year’s award cycle will be announced in April. 

For more information, please contact Norman Analista, director of development, alumni affairs, and foundation relations, at (671) 735-2991 or visit www.uog.edu/alumni/.