Each alumni award is intended to shine a spotlight on the many ways Santa Clara University alumni are living out SCU's mission to build a more humane, just, and sustainable world.
Nominations for the 2027 Alumni Association Awards are open through Oct. 30, 2026.
Ignatian Award
The Ignatian Award recognizes alumni who live the SCU ideals of competence, conscience, and compassion, and have been a credit to the Alumni Association and the University through their service to humanity.
Learn more and nominate!Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award
The Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award recognizes alumni for their distinguished and outstanding service to the Alumni Association and Santa Clara University.
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Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. ’60 Award
The Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. ’60 Award recognizes a single Santa Clara University employee or affiliate who has given distinguished and outstanding service to the Alumni Association and University.
Learn more and nominate!Outstanding Young Alumni Award
This award recognizes an SCU alumna/us for their post-graduation accomplishments, including service to Santa Clara University, their community, and/or their profession. Nominees must have received their undergraduate degree between 2017 and 2026.
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Learn About the 2026 Award Recipients
Every year, the SCU Alumni Association honors alumni who live Santa Clara's ideals of competence, conscience, and compassion. Delve into their stories through these short documentaries about the recipients' time at 91Ö±²¥ and their everlasting impact through outstanding achievement in their service to humanity.