Past Alumni Award Recipients

Alumna/us 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.

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.

Honorary Alumnus/Alumna

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

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.)

Emerging Leader 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.

Golden Gael

Awarded to a member of the Saint Mary’s community who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to the College through loyalty, connection, and philanthropy. Recognizes dedication to promote and advance the mission, support the efforts of advancement and access to education, and embody the spirit of our founder, Saint John Baptist De La Salle.

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.