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Alumni Recognition

Alumni Awards Ceremony 2024

Alumni Recognition

The Alumni Association recognizes and honors special alumni during Shining Lights: Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Alumni & Community Awards and in the .

Alumni Awards

Each year, the Alumni Association Board of Directors proudly recognizes alumni who have made exceptional contributions to the institution, their communities, and/or their respective professions during Shining Lights: Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Alumni & Community Awards.

The Comenius Award recognizes an alum’s outstanding achievement or service in their field of work. This is the Alumni Association's lifetime achievement award.

The Medallion of Merit recognizes an alum for their outstanding service to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ or the Alumni Association.

The Haupert Humanitarian Award recognizes an alum who has rendered outstanding service in the cause of human welfare. The recipient’s service to humanity has achieved standards "above and beyond" the expected duties and responsibilities of their career. In addition, the recipient has made a positive difference in the lives of others, in the community in which they live, or in the community at large.

The Benigna Education Award recognizes an alum for their outstanding contributions to the field of education. Administrators, college professors, elementary and secondary teachers, and all those in the teaching profession are eligible. The recipient has made significant innovations in the teaching profession, or otherwise substantially impacted the education process, and has demonstrated dedication to the community at large.

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes a young alum (graduated within the past two to ten years) for their dedicated service and leadership to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ

The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes a young alum (graduated within the past two to ten years) who has achieved exceptional success in their profession.

Nominations for Future Awards

We invite you to continue the tradition of recognizing deserving alumni by nominating an individual for an award.

Nominate an Alum

Previous Award Winners