"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.
Award Criteria
- 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.
Selection Committee
- Alumni Association Past Presidents of the 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
Award Recognition
The Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award recipients are honored at The President's Dinner annually. Please check the alumni calendar for event updates.
