THe Medal Awards

First awarded in 1984 to founding UC Irvine Chancellor Daniel G. Aldrich Jr., the Medal is the university's highest honor. This year's Medalists join a select group that comprises forward-thinking community leaders, innovative faculty and stellar alumni who have made a profound difference for UC Irvine's future.

The Medal ceremony is one of Orange County's premier events. Proceeds from the gala support key campus priorities, such as Regents' Scholarships and graduate fellowships, which benefit some of UC Irvine's top students. These bright young stars have the potential to follow paths similar to those undertaken by former UC Irvine Medalists, whose ranks include Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, world-renowned doctors and scientists, and other pioneers in their fields.

A Celebration of Stars

Sponsored by the University of California, Irvine Foundation, “A Celebration of Stars – The Medal Awards – is the campus’s largest fundraiser. Event proceeds support key programs such as Regents’ Scholarships and graduate fellowships, which given to students who exhibit academic merit and outstanding promise.

Chaired by alumnus Gary Singer ’74, and his wife, Melanie, this year’s celebration will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, at the UC Irvine Bren Events Center.
The event will offer moving tributes to Medal recipients, a wonderful dinner with colleagues and friends, and memorable entertainment. This is a celebration not to be missed, and those who joined us help UC Irvine advance its exceptional programs and expand educational opportunities for its best and brightest students.

Please join us on Oct. 3 when we pay tribute to these extraordinary individuals and thank them for everything they have done on behalf of our campus and community.

For more information on the event or table sponsorships, please call (866) 968-4824.