Applications Open for 2026 Cohort of Sun Devil 100

Applications Open for 2026 Cohort of Sun Devil 100
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TEMPE, AZ, October 15, 2025 - The ASU Alumni Association is now accepting applications for the 2026 class of Sun Devil 100, an annual recognition program celebrating businesses that are owned or operated by ASU alumni.

Every year, the ASU Alumni Association honors companies of all sizes from around the world for their commitment to innovation, growth and entrepreneurial spirit. Sun Devil 100 represents hundreds of ASU alumni business and community leaders across a wide range of industries, including health care, construction, education, nonprofits and more.

“The Sun Devil 100 honors distinguished alumni who make a meaningful impact in their communities and exemplify the ASU Charter,” said Christine K. Wilkinson, president and CEO of the ASU Alumni Association. “We are proud to celebrate these individuals for their determination and entrepreneurial excellence.”

All eligible companies for the class of 2026 will be ranked by their percentage increase in gross sales and revenue for 2022, 2023 and 2024 in three financial tiers:
• Revenues of $250,000–$1.99 million
• Revenues of $2–$9.99 million
• Revenues of more than $10 million

In 2025, Sun Devil 100 celebrated its largest cohort to date with 145 organizations that collectively generated $70.7 billion in total revenue for the 2023 fiscal year and employed nearly 257,000 full-time professionals across 14 states and two countries.

The deadline for applications is Friday, Dec. 5. Honorees will be notified of acceptance in early 2026, and all honorees will be invited to the Sun Devil 100 Recognition Luncheon on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Learn more about application criteria and apply today at alumni.asu.edu/sundevil100.

For further inquiries, please contact marketing and communications director Preston Swan at preston.swan@asu.edu.