Learn about the 2026 Award Recipients
Learn About the Alumni Awards and Nominate a Worthy Bronco
The Alumni Awards are given annually at the President's Dinner to honor and publicly recognize individuals who have given distinguished service to the Alumni Association, the University, and their community.
Ignatian Award
The Ignatian Award publicly recognizes alumni who live the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ ideals of competence, conscience, and compassion, and have been a credit to the Alumni Association and the University through outstanding achievement in their service to humanity.
Louis I. Bannan, S.J. Award
The Louis I. Bannan, S.J. award pays tribute to the heart and spirit of one of Santa Clara’s most dedicated supporters: Louis Ignatius Bannan, S.J. This award recognizes an alumnus/a couple each year for their service to the Alumni Association and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.
Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. Award
The Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. Award publicly recognizes a single ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ employee or affiliate who has given distinguished and outstanding service to the Alumni Association and University.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
New for 2025, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award publicly recognizes a single ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ alumnus/a for their service to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, their community, and/or their profession, and whose undergraduate degree was conferred between 2015-2024.
This event is open to all Broncos. Rooted in our shared commitment to the University’s Jesuit mission, this event encourages belonging and engagement for all.