Four of the awards are for alumni of the College: Alumnus/Alumna of the Year, Certificate of Merit, Signum Fidei and G.O.L.D. The fifth award, Honorary Alumnus/Alumna, recognizes a dedicated non-graduate of the College. The Saint John Baptist De La Salle Award is nominated by faculty administration. Below is the list of people that have been honored by the Alumni Association and the College:

• Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
• Meritorious Service
• Signum Fidei
• G.O.L.D. (Gaels Of the Last Decade) Award
• Honorary Alumnus/Alumna
• Saint John Baptist De La Salle Award

Alumnus/Alumna of the Year

Awarded to the alumnus/a who has made a significant contribution to his/her professional field and/or has demonstrated consistent service to the College, exemplifying the spirit and dedication of the Saint Mary's College graduate.

Meritorius Service 

Presented to an alumnus/a who has exemplified the mission of the College by commitment to service in his or her own community or the College. (Formerly known as the Certificate of Merit.)

Signum Fidei Award

Awarded to the alumnus/a for outstanding participation in the goals of higher education, in the spirit of the founder of the Christian Brothers, patron of all teachers, Saint John Baptist De La Salle.

G.O.L.D. (Gaels of the Last Decade) Award

Awarded to a graduating student in good standing or an alumnus/a, who graduated within the last 10 years from the year of the award, in recognition of ongoing and noteworthy support of the current students and recent alumni of Saint Mary's College and/or his or her local community.

Honorary Alumnus/Alumna

Awarded in recognition of outstanding service and dedication to the mission of Saint Mary's College.

Saint John Baptist de La Salle Award

Presented to a member of the faculty or staff who has, over a period of years, demonstrated a personal commitment to the students of Saint Mary's College above and beyond their employee responsibilities. This personal commitment is evidenced by a demonstrated commitment to one or more of the five Lasallian Core Principles: faith in the presence of God, quality education, respect for all persons, inclusive community, and concern for the poor and social justice.