Alumnae Awards

Distinguished Educator Alumnae Award

The Distinguished Educator Alumnae Award was established in 2005, and first presented in 2006. The Rising Star Alumnae Educator Award will be given in alternate years to a recent graduate of the college who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in education.

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Distinguished Social Work Alumnae Award

Established by the Alumnae Association and the Department of Social Work in 1996, the Distinguished Social Work Alumnae Award is presented to an Ursuline College graduate in the field of social work. The award honors an outstanding graduate possessing significant leadership qualities who has advanced the profession by serving with special distinction through education, practice, or research.

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Distinguished Nursing Alumnae Award

The Distinguished Nursing Alumnae Award was instituted in 1995. It was established to honor nursing alumnae from Ursuline or St. John College who have advanced the profession by serving the special distinction through education, practice or research.

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The Gonzaga Medal

The Gonzaga Medal is awarded to a graduating senior considered to best exemplify the personal qualities of refinement, dignity, integrity and sincere concern for others. The award is named in honor of Sister M. Gonzaga Haessly, OSU. Sister Gonzaga, an Ursuline nun for 70 years, had been with the College since 1922. She is remembered by alumnae as one who exemplified the true spirit of Ursuline College. She was a religious woman who was a scholar, teacher, administrator and above all, a friend. Graduating students are nominated by their classmates, faculty, administration and staff of Ursuline College.

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Crystal Award

Established by the Alumnae Association in 1991, the Crystal Award is presented annually to a graduate of Ursuline or St. John College who has demonstrated dedication to and support of the college and the Alumnae Association.

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The Amadeus Rappe Award

Established by the Alumnae association in 1971, the Amadeus Rappe Award is presented annually to an outstanding graduate of Ursuline or St. John College who has demonstrated an interest in the college and the association and who has made an outstanding contribution to their religion, profession, home or community. The award is named for Bishop Amadeus Rappe, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, who was responsible for bringing the Ursuline Sisters to Cleveland in 1850 from their native Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. Nominations for the award are accepted throughout the year from any Ursuline or St. John College graduate. Please contact the alumnae office for information on nomination procedures.

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Alumnae Award Nominations

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