University Invites Community to Recognize Alumni and Friends Who Exemplify Marian’s Mission and Core Values
Marian University is now accepting nominations for its annual Alumni Awards, recognizing outstanding alumni whose achievements, leadership, service, and commitment reflect the university’s mission and core values.
Presented by the Marian University Alumni Association, the awards celebrate individuals who continue to make a meaningful impact in their professions, communities, and at Marian University. Nominations are being accepted from alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Award categories include:
- Distinguished Alumni Award – Recognizes alumni who have achieved distinction in their profession or field, demonstrated leadership and integrity, upheld Marian University’s core values, and made significant contributions to society or the university.
- Alumni Service Award – Honors alumni who have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service and commitment to Marian University through mentorship, event support, leadership, advocacy, or other meaningful contributions that advance the university’s mission.
- Spirit of Marian Award – Recognizes an alumnus, alumna, or community member whose dedication, advocacy, volunteerism, philanthropy, and support have positively advanced Marian University and embodied the spirit of the institution. Unlike the other awards, nominees for this award are not required to be Marian alumni.
- Judith Core Values Award – Recognizes an individual who exemplifies the Core Values of Marian University. Through their actions, recipients demonstrate proven support and have actively promoted the same qualities and values that guide Marian University. The award honors alumni who have demonstrated service and leadership within the college’s core values of Community, Learning, Service, Social Justice, and Spiritual Traditions.
“Each year, these awards provide an opportunity to celebrate individuals who live out Marian University’s values through their leadership, service, and dedication to others,” Kim Laws, Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations, said. “We know there are countless alumni making a difference in their communities, and we encourage members of the Marian family to help us recognize their accomplishments.”
Award recipients will be selected by the Alumni Awards Subcommittee and honored during Marian University’s annual Alumni Awards celebration on Saturday, September 18, 2026.
Individuals may submit nominations online by completing the nomination form. Nominations are reviewed based solely on the information submitted. Nominations are due July 27, 2026.
To learn more about the award criteria or submit a nomination, please visit
https://www.marianuniversity.edu/marian-alumni/alumni-awards/.
For questions about the nomination process, contact the Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations 930.923.8604 or [email protected]
About Marian University
Marian University was founded in 1936 by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes, a group of pioneering sisters, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The University has a rich tradition of dedication to the education of the whole person and offers a variety of undergraduate, master’s, and adult learning degrees at its main campus and online. For more information on Marian University, please visit marianuniversity.edu
Date posted: June 23, 2026