Dr. Charles Bernick, School of Community Health Alumnus of the Year, has gotten Nevada into the thick of the fight against Alzheimer's.

Dr. Ashley Hoban, School of Dental Medicine Alumna of the Year, keeps kids smiling.

College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Mike Maier helps show tech start-ups the way.

Nursing Alumna of the Year Maileen Ulep launched nurses network to share information and foster collaboration in the region.

College of Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year Michael Del Gatto helped bring Hospitality Hall to life.

Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Judy Tudor had her priorities reorganized because someone took the time to be kind.

College of Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year Jeanne Hamrick helps keep the funds flowing to Southern Nevada charities.

William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Alumnus of the Year David Ross learned early that being part of the gaming industry means giving back.

Honors College Alumnus of the Year Paul Moradkhan keeps the region's ledgers in the black through his work with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Boyd School of Law Alumna of the Year Brenda Weksler says mentors helped push her to greatness.

Graduate College Alumnus of the Year Michael Gordon got a big boost when he was new in this country.

College of Education Alumnus of the Year Wayne Nunnely credits it all to football coach Bill Ireland.