Do you know an SMU alum who has made outstanding achievements in his/her career? Or given significant time and commitment to his/her community or Saint Mary¹s University? Does someone stand out in your memory who you believe is deserving of an alumni award? Can you remember an athlete or coach whose accomplishments brought honor to him/herself and Saint Mary¹s University?

Each year, the National Alumni Association of Saint Mary¹s University bestows awards onto deserving alumni. We are now accepting nominees for Homecoming 2008 for Distinguished Alumnus/a, Alumni Appreciation, Sports Hall of Fame, Outstanding Young Alumni and Religious Service Awards. All nominations must come from alumni, or employees of Saint Mary¹s University.

Award nominations must be received by the Office of Alumni Relations no later than October 1, 2008.

Click here to see a complete list of the alumni award recipients.

Alumni Award Criteria

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS/A AWARD
This award honors an alumnus/a for outstanding achievements in his/her chosen profession.
This person¹s daily life reflects the Christian ideals promulgated by the university.
The nominee has distinguished him/herself in his/her chosen field or in another area of endeavor.
Through his/her personal or professional activities the nominee reflects honor to the university.
Individuals must have contributed to the university in outstanding ways or made significant humanitarian contributions to the community at large.

ALUMNI APPRECIATION AWARD
This award honors an alumnus/a of the university, who by his/her consistent and continuous volunteer efforts has given his/her personal time and energies to further the goals and objectives of Saint Mary¹s University.
Nominees must show exceptional personal commitment involving time and effort in any or all areas involving university functions supported by the Alumni Association. Areas include, but are not limited to, Career Services, Admissions Support, Chapter Development, National Alumni Board, Chapter Involvement, Regional Events and Programs.
Present employees of the university shall be ineligible for the award.
Continuous personal contributions of time and effort are the primary criteria.

SPORTS HALL OF FAME
This award honors the accomplishments of individuals who have coached or performed as varsity athletes for the university and have brought honor to themselves and Saint Mary¹s.
An athlete must have attended Saint Mary¹s University for a minimum of four semesters.
A coach or athletic administrator must have served on the university staff for at least three years.
An athlete¹s class must have graduated at least five years prior to the selection.
The selectee¹s accomplishments must be of such a character that they clearly bring honor and recognition to him/herself and the university and thereby the Hall of Fame.
Up to six selectees may be named in one year.

OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD
This award honors a young alumnus/a for outstanding accomplishments since graduation.
This young alumn has distinguished him/herself through their professional accomplishments, service to alma mater, and/or selfless and caring work to benefit society.

RELIGIOUS SERVICE AWARD
This award honors an alumnus/a for outstanding contributions to the spiritual and religious lives of the people the individual serves.