Alumni Association Awards
In varied ways, SXU alumni devote themselves to making the world a better place. To recognize the achievements of its graduates, the SXU National Alumni Association has established the Spirit of Saint Xavier Award, the Sister Dorothy Marie Peschon '19 Award and the Rita A. Ford '98, Faith in the Future Award.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Alumni Association Awards:
- Magdalen "Midge" Wingering Ward '50
Spirit of Saint Xavier Award - Brian P. Swift '84
Sister Dorothy Marie Peschon '19 Award - Carol A. Bradtke '10
Rita A. Ford '98 Faith in The Future Award
We are always seeking nominees for our Alumni Awards. If you know of any alumni that meet the qualifications of the awards listed below, please send your suggestions to alumni@sxu.edu.
The Spirit of Saint Xavier Award
The Spirit of Saint Xavier Award (originally the Distinguished Alumni Award) is awarded to alumni who reflect the ideals of Saint Xavier University through both volunteer efforts and professional accomplishment. Recipients are proven ambassadors of the University and long-standing supporters of Saint Xavier University mission and its endeavors.
Recipients of the Spirit of Saint Xavier Award include:
2016 | Sister Diane Dalle Molle, M.S.C. '65, '69 | 2000 | Maureen T. Shields '81 |
2015 | Candace Ramirez '02, '04, '05 | 1999 | Anne Shannon '66 |
2014 | Margaret "Peg" Bogacz, '64 | 1998 | Monsignor Michael Boland '82 |
2013 | Nick Urso '99 Kelly Urso '00 |
1997 | Denise Miller '80 '86 |
2012 | Patrick "Andy" Devine '75 | 1996 | June Gallagher '90 |
2011 | Hiram Grau '03 | 1995 | Lee M. Cera, D.V.M. '71 |
2010 | Darrell B. Jackson '81 | 1994 | Alvena Reckzeh '91 |
2009 | Daniel Rowan, D.O. '81 | 1993 | Sister Lucille McKillop '51 |
2008 | Barbara Moore Pasquinelli '61 | 1992 | Bishop Moses Anderson '68 |
2007 | Sister Sheila Lyne, R.S.M. '60, '65 | 1991 | Ellen Holden Clark '49 |
2006 | Sister Lily Quintos, rc '67 | 1990 | Margaret Corrigan '40 |
2005 | Thomas Power '80 | 1989 | Sister Cathleen Cahill '66 Sister Nancy Cahill '60 |
2004 | Sister Mary Brian Costello, R.S.M. '55 | 1988 | Margaret M. Harrigan '49 |
2003 | Patty Kiefer '66 | 1987 | Sister Denis O'Grady '37 |
2002 | Dr. Kevin Burns '73 | 1986 | Jean M. Unsworth '55 |
2001 | Jeanne McGough Clark '71 |
Sister Dorothy Marie Peschon '19 Award
Internationally recognized for her outstanding contributions to education, Sister Dorothy Marie Peschon '19, traveled the world, embracing cultures and languages. Honoring one of the first graduates of Saint Francis Xavier College for Women and a foreign language instructor at Saint Xavier for over 60 years, the Sister Dorothy Marie Peschon '19 Award is presented to an alumnus/a who serves as an exemplary volunteer and supporter of the University's endeavors. Recipients of this award embody the values of the Sisters of Mercy in pursuit of opening new doors to Saint Xavier students.
Recipients of the Sister Dorothy Marie Peschon '19 Award include:
2016 | Margaret Mary Hayes '84, '08 | 2002 | Margaret Gallagher '65 |
2015 | Very Reverend Bernard Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D., '93 | 2000 | Kathryn A. Kelly '90 |
2014 | Kathleen Gordon-Davis, '85 | 2001 | Joan Guilfoyle '39 |
2013 | Sister Ellen Marie Ryan, R.S.M. '60 | 1999 | Margaret Ahern '48, Mary Pat O'Malley Blyth '48 |
2012 | Kevin Clark '78 | 1998 | Phillip Wood '77 |
2011 | John Naisbitt '91 | 1997 | Sister Fleurette Buckley '47 Sister Laureen Kenny '42 Sister Honore Quinn '47 |
2010 | Dr. Patricia A. Morris '83 | 1996 | Dolores Marek '83 |
2009 | Richard Guerin '79 | 1995 | Carol Gockstetter Yukich '60 |
2008 | Dr. Loretta Fisher Nolan '48 | 1994 | Mary-Anne M. Kubic '76 |
2007 | Mary Lou Piazza '96 | 1993 | Karen Wood '76 |
2006 | Claudette Dwyer '54 | 1992 | Laura Shallow '78 '86 |
2005 | Mary Clare Loftus '65 | 1991 | Shirley Twickler '46 |
2004 | Barbara Denemark Long '69 | 1990 | Margaret Moran '49, Betty Riley '49 |
2003 | Jerry Stengel '87 | 1989 | Ave Green '51 Barbara Kern '57 |
Rita A. Ford '98, Faith in the Future Award
Presented to a promising graduate of the past ten years, the Rita A. Ford '98, Faith in the Future Award recognizes the alumnus/a whose personal, professional and/or social accomplishments reflect the core values of Saint Xavier University -- respect, excellence, compassion, service, hospitality, integrity, diversity and lifelong learning.
Recipients of the Rita A. Ford '98, Faith in the Future Award include:
2016 | Brian C. Garland '09, '13 | 2003 | Cynthia Schoenbacher-St. Aubin '01 |
2015 | Kelly Mihalik '13 | 2002 | Marla Mutis, Ed.D.'83, '94 |
2014 | Doretha E. Walker-Brown, '10 | 2001 | Jill Duba '97 |
2013 | Mark E. Piper '10 | 2000 | Francis Blake '96 |
2012 | Bernada Baker '04 | 1999 | Timothy Henry '90 |
2011 | Laura LeCompte '06 | 1998 | Hannah Hayes '86, '96 |
2010 | Abby Jambor Anderson '04 | 1997 | Andrew Wodka '90 |
2009 | Ronza Othman '03 | 1996 | Margaret McDonnell '92 |
2008 | Austin Schafer '04 | 1995 | Dorothy Prokop '87 |
2007 | Maurice Edward Snell '06 | 1994 | Brian Lynch '84 |
2006 | Amy McKee '97 | 1993 | Renee Popovits '86 |
2005 | Kathy Rogers '95, '97 | 1992 | Barbara Mauger '89 |
2004 | Laima Rastenis '94, '96 | 1991 | Susan Kozial '81 |