Addison Sandoval Named a 2026 UO 25 Ducks Award Recipient
J.D./M.B.A. Candidate Recognized Among Only 25 Outstanding University of Oregon Students Selected Each Year
Addison Sandoval, a J.D./M.B.A. candidate at the University of Oregon School of Law and Lundquist College of Business, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 UO 25 Ducks Award, one of the University of Oregon’s most prestigious honors.
The 25 Ducks Award, presented annually by the Emerald Media Group, the UO Student Alumni Association, and The Duck Store, recognizes only 25 University of Oregon students each year who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the university’s mission, outstanding campus involvement, and meaningful impact both on and off campus. Award recipients are selected based on academic achievement, campus involvement, community impact, leadership, and service. Winners will be celebrated at a reception on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the Ford Alumni Center in Eugene.
Sandoval is part of the inaugural cohort at UO Portland, where he has distinguished himself through a wide range of academic and community-focused work. An MFA graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts and an award-winning filmmaker, Sandoval later added law to his repertoire, focusing on criminal justice, civil rights, and consumer protection. He has conducted research on consumer protection vulnerabilities in Oregon’s digital economy partnering with Oregon Consumer Justice in support of his advocacy work.
Sandoval has been recognized as a community builder and interdisciplinary thinker, fostering dialogue, student engagement, and a sense of belonging within the inaugural class. He is set to graduate with his J.D. and M.B.A. degrees with the Class of 2026 at the University of Oregon.
“Being named a 25 Duck is a tremendous honor,” Sandoval said. “I’m grateful to the faculty, staff, and fellow students at UO who have supported this journey.”
Sandoval will be honored alongside 24 other outstanding Ducks at the 14th Annual 25 Ducks Award Reception on May 27, 2026.
About the UO 25 Ducks Award
The 25 Ducks Award has been presented annually for 14 years by the Emerald Media Group, UO Student Alumni Association, and The Duck Store. It honors 25 outstanding University of Oregon students who have exemplified commitment and involvement on campus, inspired peers through leadership and teamwork, and made meaningful impacts in their communities.