Addison Sandoval Named a 2026 UO 25 Ducks Award Recipient
JD/MBA Candidate Recognized Among Only 25 Outstanding University of Oregon Students Selected Each Year
Addison Sandoval, a JD/MBA 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.
Sandoval is part of the inaugural JD/MBA cohort at UO Portland, where he has distinguished himself through a wide range of academic and community-focused work. A former USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA graduate and award-winning filmmaker, Sandoval later added law to his repertoire, focusing on criminal justice, civil rights, and consumer protection. He has conducted research on police drone surveillance and digital consumer protection vulnerabilities in Oregon’s economy, and has partnered with Oregon Consumer Justice in support of his advocacy work. He also received a consumer protection research grant from the University of Oregon to study vulnerabilities in consumer protection laws related to Oregon’s digital economy.
At UO Portland, 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 JD and MBA degrees with the Class of 2026.
“Being named a 25 Duck is a tremendous honor,” said Sandoval. “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.