{"id":145361,"date":"2025-02-28T10:30:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T15:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=145361"},"modified":"2025-04-11T13:18:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T17:18:02","slug":"ucf-announces-2025s-30-under-30-alumni-award-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/ucf-announces-2025s-30-under-30-alumni-award-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF Announces 2025\u2019s 30 Under 30 Alumni Award Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"

UCF Alumni is proud to unveil the extraordinary honorees of the 2025 Class of 30 Under 30. These visionary alumni, driven by unwavering dedication and an unrelenting pursuit of excellence, are not just shaping the future \u2014 they are redefining it. Their impact extends beyond personal success, igniting inspiration and facilitating change in every sphere they touch.<\/p>\n

“Each year, I look forward to honoring our newest class of 30 Under 30 Alumni,” says Heather Junod \u201998<\/strong>, associate vice president of alumni engagement and annual giving. “And each year, my pride only grows as we celebrate these bold, visionary, trailblazing, and resilient alumni. Their achievements inspire us all, but even more remarkable is their commitment to uplifting their communities and alma mater. I invite all of Knight Nation to join me in recognizing these outstanding Knights \u2014 not only for their individual successes but also for the lasting impact they are making on the world.”<\/p>\n

Hundreds of nominations were accepted online from Sept. 22, 2024, until Nov. 11, 2024. The submissions were reviewed and scored by previous award recipients, UCF Young Alumni Ambassadors, and UCF staff. The finalists were then confirmed by the UCF Alumni Board based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n