The Young Alumni Award is presented, when merited, to Young Alumni for truly outstanding achievements that may have earned them regional, national or international recognition or prominence through: (a) service to humanity, (b) their professions and/or volunteer organizations, (c) community service, (d) the advancement of knowledge, or (e) service to Saint Mary's University.

This Award is granted to Saint Mary's University Alumni within 10 years of receiving a Bachelor's degree or within five years of receiving a Graduate degree.

A maximum of three candidates per year will be granted the Young Alumni Award.

All members of the Saint Mary's University Alumni Association and employees of the University may submit a letter of recommendation (one page maximum) for a candidate, illustrating their suitability for this Award.

A completed nomination form must be submitted alongside the letter.

The annual deadline for submission will be Friday, August 10th, 2012.

Candidates are considered annually by the Saint Mary's University Alumni Association's Awards & Nomination Committee, whose decision must be ratified by the Alumni Office.

While previous recipients of this Award are ineligible for re-nomination, re-nominations of previous candidates are welcome.

Consideration will take place following Spring Convocation, and this Award will be presented during an annual event to celebrate the recipients.