The Impact Honors return to Penn State on Wednesday October 21, 2026. The Impact Award was established in 2023 by a group of loyal Penn Staters to honor student-athletes who have gone on to Make an Impact on the lives of others. The Impact Honors showcase Penn State’s place as the nation’s top service-oriented university. Our student-athlete alumni are an example of that commitment. The awards are a natural extension of the lives of some of Penn State's greatest leaders. We