Emerging Leader Award Nomination

2025-26 Emerging Leader Nomination

Nominations are open for the 2025-26 Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes one Valley Catholic School alumna/us who has graduated in the last 15 years and shows promise as a leader in their field. Alumni from the classes of 2010-2025 are eligible.

Use the form below to submit your nomination. The Alumni Advisory Committee will review each nomination and choose a winner who 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 Leader awards and view previous winners.

Emerging Leader Nomination

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

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Graduation Year (if applicable)

Phone(Required)

We may contact you with additional questions about your nomination.

Nominee Name(Required)

First Last

Nominee Maiden Name

Nominee Graduation Year(Required)

Must be between 2010-2025

Category(Required)

Which category best matches the field where your nominee has excelled as an emerging leader?

Arts

Business

Medical

Humanitarian/Activism

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

Politics

Other

If you selected other, please specify.

Why should this person be considered for the Emerging Leader Alumni Award and how do you see the nominee demonstrating distinguished work?(Required)

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

Please describe how your nominee embraces the Core Values of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon?(Required)

SSMO and VCS Core Values: Live Valiantly | Strive for Excellence | Honor the Unique Gifts of Each Person | Celebrate God and Life