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Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award

"I am convinced the university doesn’t relinquish its affiliation with students just because they graduate. Commencement is the right word.  It’s a beginning
- Louis I. Bannan, S.J. 

The Louis I. Bannan, S.J. award pays tribute to the heart and spirit of one of Santa Clara's most dedicated supporters. This award recognizes an alumnus/a couple each year for their distinguished and outstanding service to the Alumni Association and Santa Clara University.

  • Nominees must be an alumnus/a of the University.
  • Service to the Alumni Association and the University should be major determinants.
  • Rotating Members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and current members of the University Board of Trustees, Board of Regents, and Board of Fellows are not eligible.
  • University employees are not eligible.
  • The Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award is not granted posthumously.
  • Any exceptions to the "General Criteria" must be unanimously approved by the Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award Selection Committee and the University President.
  • Immediate Alumni Association Past Presidents of 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
  • AVP, Alumni Relations

The Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award recipients are honored at The President's Dinner annually. Please check the alumni calendar for event updates.

Learn about the current Bannan Award winners, Gerri ’65 and Bill Beasley ’62!

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