Ignatian Award
The Ignatian Award publicly recognizes those Santa Clara University alumni who live the SCU ideals of competence, conscience, and compassion and have been a credit to the Alumni Association and the University through outstanding achievement in their service to humanity. Nominations will open on Thursday, Sept. 17.
St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Ignatius of Loyola believed one’s life purpose should be of love and service to others.
To that end, he said, “Go forth -- and set the world on fire.” And this award’s recipients have done just that. Through their words and deeds, they have helped set the world aflame with God’s love. They have brought light to the shadows of darkness and hope to those who despair. They act justly, love mercifully, and humbly serve those less fortunate.
The Ignatian Award publicly recognizes those Santa Clara University alumni who live the SCU ideals of competence, conscience, and compassion, and have been a credit to the Alumni Association and the University through outstanding achievement in their service to humanity.
Who's Eligible?
- Nominees must be an alumnus/a of Santa Clara University.
- Service to humanity should be the major determinant.
- Individual accomplishment should reflect favorably on the Alumni Association and the University. Rotating Members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and current members of the University Board of Trustees, Board of Regents, Board of Fellows, and University employees are only eligible if the work they are nominated for is in no way related to their Santa Clara responsibilities.
- Ignatian Award candidates may not be nominated posthumously. The Ignatian Award may be granted posthumously only if a nomination is submitted and the nominee dies before the Selection Committee meets.
- Any exceptions to the "General Criteria" must be unanimously approved by the Ignatian Award Selection Committee and the University President.
- Nominations that are submitted and not selected will continue to be considered by the selection committee for a maximum of five years.
- Nomination submissions should be 500-800 words
Nomination Tips & Best Practices
Our committee receives many nominations for worthy alumni every year. To make sure your Bronco is appropriately recognized, your best bet is to follow the committee's nomination tips.
Who Decides Which Alumni Receive an Award?
Every year, a dedicated committee of alumni combs through the nominations and selects a recipient based on each award's criteria. This committee is made up of eight individuals, including:
- Alumni Association Past Presidents of the last three years
- Alumnus/a Trustee - Staggered three-year term, appointed by the BOD Ex-Officio, AVP, Alumni Relations
- Alumnus/a Regent - Staggered three-year term, appointed by the BOD Ex-Officio, AVP, Alumni Relations
- Alumnus/a Fellow - Staggered three-year term, appointed by the BOD Ex-Officio, AVP, Alumni Relations
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Young Alumnus/a Trustee
- AVP, Alumni Relations
All recipients are approved by the President's Office.
How Are Recipients Recognized?
All recipients of the SCU Alumni Awards will be honored at The President's Dinner, an annual celebration that puts the accomplishments of these distinguished alumni front and center through short documentaries about their lives. Please check the alumni event calendar for updates.