U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation Announces 2023 Distinguished Graduate Award Recipients

The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation will honor five extraordinary Naval Academy alumni at the 25th Annual Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony in Alumni Hall at the United States Naval Academy on 24 March 2023. Each recipient has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to service, exemplary personal character, and distinguished contributions to the nation and to their fields of endeavor. Each has also dedicated themselves to the support of the Naval Academy and alumni community. Past awardees include the late Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale ’47, USN (Ret.); the late Senator John S. McCain III ’58; the late Colonel John W. Ripley ’62, USMC (Ret.); Roger T. Staubach ’65; Janie L. Mines ’80; and David M. Robinson ’87.

Here are the 2023 honorees: 

MajGen Leo V. Williams III ’70, USMCR (Ret.)

Ronald L. Nicol ’75

Admiral James G. Stavridis ’76, USN (Ret.)

Rear Admiral Julius S. Caesar ’77, USNR (Ret.)

Admiral Cecil D. Haney ’78, USN (Ret.)

Read the full announcement and abbreviated bios at: https://www.usna.com/news/2023-distinguished-graduates-announced.

For more information on the nomination and selection process for the Distinguished Graduate Award, and a list of past honorees, please visit https://www.usna.com/DGA.