Do you know a Seattle University alum who is creating an incredible impact in their community or industry? Celebrate their achievements by nominating them for the 40th Annual Alumni Awards. 

If you know an alum who fits the descriptions below, please nominate them by Friday, September 18 by clicking "Register" above.

AWARD DESCRIPTIONS

Alumna/us of the Year

The highest honor bestowed by the Seattle University Alumni Association. This award recognizes alumni who graduated 10 or more years ago and embody the mission and Jesuit values of the university. Awardees regularly demonstrate outstanding and purposeful leadership, discernment, service to the university and community, and a commitment to care, academic excellence, diversity, faith and justice.

Outstanding Recent Alumna/us

This award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years whose contributions exemplify the Jesuit mission and values of Seattle University. Recipients of this award serve as role models for current and future graduates through career impact, outstanding leadership and diverse service to their communities.

University Service Award

This award recognizes alumni or other community members who have had a major impact on the university, its schools, colleges, department, students or faculty through distinguished leadership and service to Seattle University. These individuals have contributed to the advancement of the academic mission of higher education in the Jesuit tradition and have a long-standing legacy of service with the university.

Professional Achievement Award

This award recognizes alumni for exceptional accomplishments and leadership in the nominee’s professional field and whose careers exemplify a Seattle University education – demonstrating active inquiry, intellectual curiosity and leadership. Recipients of this award have often gained national or international recognition in their careers. 

Community Service Award

This award recognizes alumni whose commitment, skill and dedication have made a lasting impact in their communities. These individuals embody the university values of care, justice, leadership, faith and diversity through service in spiritual, artistic, recreational, educational, social justice or other upstanding areas. Recipients better the quality of life around them through service. Service can be provided through their professional or volunteer roles. 

Jesuit Mission Award

This award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated faith that does justice. Their commitment and dedication to their communities or causes better the quality of life around them. These individuals embody the university values of care, justice, and leadership, by promoting social change informed and inspired by their faith. Recipients of this award serve in spiritual and faith-based organizations, as well as other areas such as government, education, arts, or recreation in professional or volunteer roles.

40TH ANNUAL ALUMNI AWARDS

On Friday, February 26, 2027, the Seattle University community will gather to honor and celebrate our most outstanding alumni of the year. For one special night, we'll recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service to the university and community, a commitment to care, academic excellence, diversity, justice and an alignment with our Jesuit values. Seattle University Athletics will also induct exceptional athletes into the esteemed Hall of Fame.

Questions? Please contact Nicole Parker Donaldson, M. Ed. '21, Director of Alumni Engagement, at nicolepd@seattleu.edu.