Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. ’60
Paul L. Locatelli, S.J., ’60 profoundly shaped Santa Clara with his vision. In his spirit, this award publicly and annually recognizes a single Santa Clara University employee or affiliate who has given distinguished and outstanding service to the Alumni Association and Santa Clara University.
Successful nominations will feature an SCU employee or affiliate (e.g., board member, parent, philanthropic supporter) whose service to the University community goes above and beyond. A degree from SCU is not required to be nominated, though alumni are eligible for the Locatelli Award as long as they meet all other criteria.
Who's Eligible?
- Nominees must be a living University employee or affiliate.
- Notable service to the Alumni Association and the University should be the major determinant.
- Rotating Members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and members of the Selection Committee are not eligible.
- The Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. Award is not granted posthumously.
- Any exception to the "General Criteria" must be unanimously approved by the Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. Selection Committee and the University President.
- 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.