The Impact Awards, established in 2023, honor former Penn State student-athletes who have used the lessons they learned in the classroom and in their playing field experience to make an impact in their communities after graduation. Nominations are open to any former Penn State student-athlete alums in any sport. The awardees receive a significant monetary grant from the Make an Impact Fund to aid their charity/non-profit endeavors.

The 2026 honorees will be recognized at a reception and ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at The State Theatre in downtown College before an audience of current Penn State student-athletes and members of the Penn State and State College communities.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS 5:00 P.M. TUESDAY AUGUST 4, 2026

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