Alumni Awards

• The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes an outstanding member of the DeSales University alumni community whose achievements have stretched far beyond campus and inspired many individuals along the way. This award is given to an alumnus or alumna with a strong commitment to their profession, their family, and their alma mater.  
• The Alumni Service Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated extraordinary service to DeSales University, through their time, talent, or treasure. The recipient aids in furthering DeSales University’s mission of “energizing students to be who they are and be that well.”  
• The Salesian Spirit Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who models his/her life after the spirit and spirituality of teachings of St. Francis de Sales and best personifies DeSales University’s core values of gratitude, gentleness, humility, hospitality, and/or wisdom. The recipient is someone who puts others before him/herself, gives back to his/her community, and embodies these values in real practical, visible ways of daily living.
• The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes an alumni or alumna who has graduated within the last 10 years and has notable accomplishments in his/her life. This award is given to an alumnus or alumna with a strong commitment to their profession, their family, and their alma mater. 
• The Young Alumni Service Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has graduated within the last 10 years and demonstrated extraordinary service to DeSales University, through their time, talent, or treasure. The recipient aids in furthering DeSales University’s mission of “energizing students to be who they are and be that well.” 
• The Young Alumni Salesian Spirit Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has graduated within the past 10 years and models his/her life after the spirit and spirituality of teachings of St. Francis de Sales and best personifies DeSales University’s core values of gratitude, gentleness, humility, hospitality, and/or wisdom. The recipient is someone who puts others before him/herself, gives back to his/her community, and embodies these values in real practical, visible ways of daily living.
• The Dr. John “Coach” Compardo Impact Award recognizes a singular member of the alumni community or an entire sports team from DeSales University’s past or present. Recipients are chosen based on their impact both on and off of the field, court, track, etc. The individual or team chosen must have or have had an impact on the entire culture of DeSales Athletics. Coach Compardo laid the foundation for not only athletic success but also academic and sportsmanship success. The recipient(s) must continue to lay that foundation.

Alumni are invited to nominate their peers for any award. Nominees are reviewed by members of Institutional Advancement and the University community.

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