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Young Alumnus/a of the Year Award

Past Young Alumnus/a of the Year Award Recipients

Year   

Alumnus/a of the Year                                                                                           

2024

Shannon Donaldson '14 

2023

Ben Fields '18

2022

David Zelaya '12 

2020

Madeline Janney '16

2019

Award presentation moved from the Winter to Fall

2018

Kristen Lee '12, J.D. '15 & Matthew Smith, J.D. '15

2017

Annie McBride '07, J.D. '15 

2016

C. Garlan White '08

2015

Stephanie Hilferty '07

2014

Greg Rhoades '06

2013

Nick Poche '03

2012

Michelle Clarke '06 

2011

Sharonda Williams, J.D. '01

2010

Jordan D. Huck '04, J.D. '07

2009

Leigh Thorpe '03

 

Award Guidelines

The Young Alumnus/a of the Year award honors one young alumna(us) who has given most generously of their time, talent, and philanthropy to their alma mater and community.

  • The alumna or alumnus must exemplify those characteristics that Loyola seeks to form in its graduates – namely moral character, service to humanity, and unquestionable integrity.

  • The alumna or alumnus must demonstrate a strong commitment to her/his community and Loyola through volunteer service.

  • The alumna or alumnus must be recognized for her/his accomplishments in her/his profession or other areas of endeavor.

  • Nominees must have earned a doctoral, masters, bachelors, or associate degree or two-year certificate from Loyola within the last ten years.

  • Posthumous nominations will be considered.

  • Past recipients of this award are not eligible for nomination.

Selection Committee

  • The committee shall be composed of the members of the Young Alumni Pack Board. 

Submitting a Nomination

  • The deadline has passed to submit a nomination for the 2024 Young Alumnus/a of the Year Award. We hope to see you at the Alumni Jazz Brunch where the award recipient will be recognized!