Each alumni award is intended to shine a spotlight on the many ways 91Ó°ÊÓ alumni are living out 91Ó°ÊÓ's mission to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world.
Nominations for the 2027 Alumni Association Awards are open through Oct. 30, 2026.
Ignatian Award
The Ignatian Award recognizes alumni who live the 91Ó°ÊÓ ideals of competence, conscience, and compassion, and have been a credit to the Alumni Association and the University through their service to humanity.
Learn more and nominate!Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award
The Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award recognizes alumni for their distinguished and outstanding service to the Alumni Association and 91Ó°ÊÓ.
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Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. ’60 Award
The Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. ’60 Award recognizes a single 91Ó°ÊÓ employee or affiliate who has given distinguished and outstanding service to the Alumni Association and University.
Learn more and nominate!Outstanding Young Alumni Award
This award recognizes an 91Ó°ÊÓ alumna/us for their post-graduation accomplishments, including service to 91Ó°ÊÓ, their community, and/or their profession. Nominees must have received their undergraduate degree between 2017 and 2026.
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Learn About the 2026 Award Recipients
Every year, the 91Ó°ÊÓ Alumni Association honors alumni who live 91Ó°ÊÓ's ideals of competence, conscience, and compassion. Delve into their stories through these short documentaries about the recipients' time at 91Ó°ÊÓ and their everlasting impact through outstanding achievement in their service to humanity.