2026 J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumna Award Honorees

The J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has made an exceptional contribution to humankind by carrying forward the ideals of UWP. Brynn Boback Lane ...

2026 Samuel Lanham Award for Extraordinary Service to the UWPIAA

The Samuel Lanham Award for Extraordinary Service to the UWPIAA recognizes an individual who has devoted time and effort to the growth and support of the Up with People International ...

2026 Outstanding Cast/Crew Rep Award Honorees

For so many Up with People alumni, our Cast or Crew remains at the heart of the UWP experience. Long after our year—or years—on the road, the memories, friendships, and ...

2026 James E. MacLennan Everyday Hero Award Honorees 

The James E. MacLennan Everyday Hero Award recognizes those who have served their communities with countless small, selfless acts of kindness and time commitment, those who’ve, founded, been involved in, ...

Outstanding Cast/Crew Representative Award 2025

The "Cast/Crew" is the core, the fundamental building block of the Up with People experience. Even after our year(s) on the road, the experiences that we shared are tied to ...

The Samuel Lanham Award – 2025

The Samuel Lanham Award for Extraordinary Service to the UWPIAA recognizes an individual who has devoted time and effort to the growth and support of the Up with People International ...

2025 James E. MacLennan Everyday Hero Awards

The James E. MacLennan Everyday Hero Award recognizes those who have served their communities with countless small, selfless acts of kindness and time commitment, those who’ve, founded, been involved in, ...

2025 J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna Award

The J. Blanton Belk Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has made an exceptional contribution to humankind by carrying forward the ideals of UWP. David Lott – ...

Outstanding Cast/Crew Representative

Colleen Dowd – ‘84A The “spirit” of Cast ‘84A is alive and well through the efforts of Colleen Dowd, its long-serving cast rep. The 134 registered members need only look ...

James E. MacLennan Everyday Hero Awards

In Limerick in 2024 the UWPIAA recognized three James E. MacLennan Everyday Heroes for their remarkable achievements in the world. Alexa Bruun Rasmussen, Gavin Lumsden and Blair Overstreet were the ...

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