Each year, the Alumni Association recognizes distinguished alumni for their service and outstanding accomplishments. To view past award recipients, click on the individual award titles. To nominate an alum for an award, click here.
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Award Name
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Recognized for…
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Eligible Nominees
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Nominations
Due Date
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Time of Year Presented
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James E. Armstrong
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Distinguished service to the University
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Alumnus/ae who is a current employee of Notre Dame
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12/1
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April (Alumni Senate)
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Rev. John J. Cavanaugh, CSC
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Outstanding service in the field of government, patriotism, public service, local, state and national politics, etc.
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Alumnus/ae
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8/1
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Fall Board meeting
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Rev. William Corby, CSC
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Distinguished military service
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Alumnus/ae
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3/1
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At half-time of a home football game with a service academy
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Dr. Thomas A. Dooley
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Outstanding service to humankind
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Alumnus/ae
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8/1
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Winter Board meeting
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Family Exemplar
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Exemplars in their own lives and what they do to improve the quality of family life
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An individual, couple or a family
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12/1
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Reunion or Spring Alumni Senate meeting
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Harvey G. Foster
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Distinguished civic or University activities, including athletic endeavors
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Alumnus/ae
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3/1
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Fall Board meeting during half-time of football game
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| Rev. Robert F. Griffin, CSC |
Outstanding accomplishments or achievements in writing |
Alumnus/ae |
8/1
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Winter Board meeting |
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Rev. Arthur S. Harvey, CSC
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Outstanding accomplishments or achievements as practicing artists.
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Alumnus/ae
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8/1
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Winter Board meeting
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Rev. Anthony J. Lauck, CSC
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Outstanding accomplishments or achievements as practicing artists in the fine arts and visual arts
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Alumnus/ae
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8/1
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Winter Board meeting
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John Cardinal O'Hara
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Distinguished service to the University
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Alumnus/ae who is a former employee of Notre Dame
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8/1
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Reunion
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Reverend Louis J. Putz, CSC
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Development and implementation of programs that have contributed to improving the lives of others
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Alumni club or individual (alumni or non-alumni)
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8/1
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April
(Alumni Senate)
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William D. Reynolds
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Exceptional work with youth for the betterment of the quality of life
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Alumnus/ae
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12/1
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Spring Board meeting/half-time of Blue-Gold game
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Richard A. Rosenthal
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Exemplar activity and support of the Alumni Association
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Former Alumni Board member
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Continual
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Alumni gatherings throughout the year
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Dr. William P. Sexton
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Outstanding service to the University
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Non-alumnus/ae of Notre Dame
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8/1
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April (Alumni Senate)
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Rev. Edward Frederick Sorin, CSC
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Distinguished service to the University
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Alumnus/ae not a current employee of Notre Dame
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12/1
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Reunion
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Young Alumni
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Leadership and inspiration to young alumni through club participation
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Outstanding graduate within last ten years of graduation
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12/1
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April (Alumni Senate)
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