USD Alumni Honors Nomination Form

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7/14/25 (SL) - Created this form per Gretel's request via WR-061025-124132.

The University of San Diego Alumni Honors recognize the exceptional achievements and contributions of alumni in various fields. These prestigious awards honor individuals who have made a significant impact on their communities, industries, and the world, embodying the values and spirit of USD.

The recipient of this award is an alumnus or alumna who:

Embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego
Exhibits extraordinary contribution and commitment to humanitarian causes
Promotes human welfare, rights, and dignity
Advocates peace, justice, and freedom

Thank you for nominating an outstanding USD alum for an Alumni Honors Award. The deadline for completed nomination forms and supporting documentation is 5:00 PM PST on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Please note that the nomination form needs to be completed in one sitting. For questions or assistance, contact alumni@sandiego.edu.

Please select ONLY one award for this nomination:

Bishop Charles Francis Buddy Award

The Bishop Charles Francis Buddy Award is presented annually to an alumnus/alumna who graduated from the University of San Diego ten or more years ago, in recognition of their extraordinary contribution to humanitarian causes.

Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill Award

The Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill Award is presented annually to an alumnus/alumna who graduated from the University of San Diego ten or more years ago, in recognition of extraordinary service and commitment to the University.

Author Hughes Career Achievement Award

The Author E. Hughes Career Achievement Award is presented annually to an alumnus/alumna who graduated from the University of San Diego ten or more years ago, in recognition of their extraordinary career achievements.

Emerging Leader Award

Similar in scope to the Author Hughes Career Achievement Awards, the Emerging Leader Award is given to an alumnus or alumna who graduated from USD within the last 10 years, has achieved significant professional success, and has made a positive impact on their organization, industry, profession, and/or community.

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1. Nominator Information

Please provide details of the individual submitting the nomination.

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2. Nominee Information

Please provide details of the individual being nominated for the Alumni Honors.

First Name:

Last Name:

Graduation Year(s) (if known):

Degrees(s) Earned (if known):

Current Occupation/Title:

Current Employer/Organization (if applicable):

Nominee's Email Address:

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Bishop Charles Francis Buddy Award

The recipient of this award is an alumnus or alumna who:

Embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego
Exhibits extraordinary contribution and commitment to humanitarian causes
Promotes human welfare, rights, and dignity
Advocates peace, justice, and freedom

Eligibility: All USD alumni are eligible to receive this award except current members of the faculty, staff, administration, Board of Trustees, Alumni Association Board of Directors, Recognition Committee, and elected officials currently serving office. The following information will help us recognize the incredible contributions of our alumni.

3. Nominee's Achievements

Please describe the nominee’s outstanding achievements and why they deserve to be recognized. Provide specific examples of leadership, impact, and contributions in their field or community. Please be as specific as possible. Include leadership roles, innovations, community contributions, significant milestones, professional or Business Achievements, Service to Community (civic, philanthropic, military, political, etc.) and Service to the University of San Diego if applicable:

Demonstrate how the individual embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego:

Tell us how this person exhibits extraordinary contribution and commitment to humanitarian causes:

Explain how this individual promotes human welfare, rights, and dignity:

How does this individual advocate peace, justice, and freedom:

Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill Award

The Mother Rosalie Clifton Hill Award is presented annually to an alumnus/alumna who graduated from the University of San Diego ten or more years ago, in recognition of their extraordinary service and commitment to the University.

The recipient of this award is a volunteer who:

Embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego
Exhibits extraordinary service and commitment to the University
Supports and is actively engaged with the University and/or the USD Alumni Association
Maintains a continuous relationship with the University

Eligibility: All USD alumni are eligible to receive this award except current members of the faculty, staff, administration, Board of Trustees, Alumni Association Board of Directors, Recognition Committee, and elected officials currently serving office.

3. Nominee's Achievements

Demonstrate how the individual embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego:

Tell us how this person exhibits extraordinary contribution and commitment to the University of San Diego:

Share examples of how the individual supports and is actively engaged with the University and/or the USD Alumni Association:

Expound on how this individual maintains a continuous relationship with the University:

Author Hughes Career Achievement Award

The recipient of this award:

Embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego
Consistently excels in his or her profession
Positively impacts his or her organization, industry, profession, and/or community
Personifies ethical leadership

3. Nominee's Achievements

Demonstrate how the individual embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego:

Give examples of how the individual consistently excels in his or her profession:

Tell us how this person positively impacts his or her organization, industry, profession, and/or community:

Expound on how this person personifies ethical leadership:

Emerging Leader Award

The recipient of this award:

Embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego
Is considered a “rising star” in his or her profession
Positively impacts his or her organization, industry, profession, and/or community
Personifies ethical leadership

3. Nominee's Achievements

Demonstrate how the individual embodies the mission and values of the University of San Diego:

Tell us why this individual is considered a 'rising star' in his or her profession:

Explain how this individual positively impacts his or her organization, industry, profession, and/or community:

Tell us how this person personifies ethical leadership:

4. Supporting Documentation

Please attach a letter of nomination and any relevant documents or materials that help support your nomination, such as a resume, biography, news articles, web addresses, or additional letters of recommendation.

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5. Additional Comments

If there are any other details you would like to share about the nominee, please provide them here.

6. Declaration and Consent

By submitting this form, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and that you have obtained the nominee's consent (if necessary) to share this nomination for consideration. If the nominee is not selected for this year’s Alumni Honors, they will automatically remain in the pool for 3 years.

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