Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination


2025-26 Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination

Nominations are open for the 2025-26 Distinguished Alumni Award. The Alumni Advisory Committee recognizes one SMV or VCS graduate each year with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Help us celebrate an alumna/us who excels in their work, demonstrates a high standard of personal integrity, strives for excellence, and lives a valiant life.

The theme for the 2025-26 Distinguished Alumni Award is Change Maker. Fill out the form below to nominate someone who graduated from St. Mary of the Valley or Valley Catholic School who is making a difference in their field or community for the good of others.

The Alumni Advisory Committee will review each nomination and choose a winner. The winner will be revealed at the VCS Gala in November.

Submit your nomination today, then make plans to join us at the VCS Gala in November.

The nomination window will close on July 15.
Visit our Distinguished Alumni page to learn more about the Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leaders awards and view previous winners.

Distinguished Alumni Nomination

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Which category best matches the field where your nominee has excelled as a ‘Change Maker?’

Provide enough detail to help them stand out as the Alumni Advisory Committee reviews nominations.
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