UVSA-Midwest Alumni Association

Hall of Fame

Honoring alumni whose legacy and accomplishments have made an exceptional impact on the UVSA-Midwest community and embodied our pillars.

What is the Hall of Fame?

The UVSA-Midwest Hall of Fame honors and celebrates notable individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the organization’s mission. Through their legacy and accomplishments, the UVSA-Midwest Alumni Association recognizes two alumni each year who have demonstrated an influential impact within the UVSA-Midwest community and embodied the pillars of our organization.

Qualifications

The Hall of Fame is reviewed by Internal Leadership through a holistic process of past leadership roles and experiences, commitment to projects or initiatives intended for long-term organizational growth, and continuous involvement within the organization.

Timeline

January 8th
Hall of Fame nominations open
January 25th
Hall of Fame nominations close
March 14th
Announcement of 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees (23rd Annual VIA-1 Conference)

Disclaimer

All nominees for the Hall of Fame are not guaranteed as Hall of Fame inductees. Finalists will be evaluated based on the responses provided within the nomination on a case-by-case basis by Internal Leadership.

Hall of Fame Inductees

2024 Inductees
Nathan Giang

Nathan Giang

  • Indiana CoSR, 2015–2017
  • Camp Director, Summer Extravaganza (2016–2017)
  • President, UVSA-Midwest (2016–2018)
  • Board of Directors (2019–2022)
  • Long Term Sponsor
  • Organization Advisor
Thuc Nguyen

Thuc Nguyen

  • Founder, UVSA-Midwest (2007)
  • Treasurer (2007–2008)
  • Board of Directors (2008–2018)
  • Long Term Sponsor
  • Organization Advisor
Bao Nguyen

Bao Nguyen

  • Founder of first VIA-1 Conference (2003)
  • President (2007–2008)
  • Board of Directors (2008–2014)
  • Long Term Sponsor
  • Organization Advisor
2025 Inductees
Tony Do

Tony Do

  • Leadership Summit Executive Director (2017)
  • Indiana CoSR (2017–2018)
  • Internal VP (2018–2020)
  • BoD Chairperson (2022–2024)
  • 2024 Mentor
Chan Ion (Huynh)

Chan Ion (Huynh)

  • Treasurer (2009–2010)
  • President (2010–2012)
  • Board of Directors (2012–2021)
  • 9th & 10th VIA-1 Executive Director
  • 12 years of service