Neumann will present 11 Alumni Awards on March 10 to recognize leadership, service, professional achievement, Franciscan values, and impact. The Alumni Executive Board Awards Committee selected seven recipients (including a current faculty member); school deans chose three; and Dr. Domes named one.

Meet the 2026 winners, complete with photos and brief bios, on the Alumni Awards webpage. They represent a span of 56 years – from the class of 1970 to the class of 2026.

A description of each award is below with the date it was first presented.

John Neumann Award (1979)
The highest Alumni Association honor, presented to a graduate whose professional achievement, service to the University, and commitment to community exemplify Neumann’s values and bring distinction to both the individual and the institution.

Volunteer of the Year Award (1995)
Recognizes an alumnus/a whose personal commitment to Neumann is demonstrated through exceptional volunteer service and sustained engagement.

Recognition Award (1995)
Honors a graduate who has shown dedicated and devoted service to the University while exemplifying its core values.

President’s Distinguished Alumni Award (1995)
Selected by the university president, this prestigious honor recognizes an alumna/us who exemplifies leadership, dedication, and steadfast commitment to Neumann University. This award reflects the president’s vision for the institution and celebrates graduates who embody both institutional pride and transformative influence.

Outstanding Senior Award (1999)
Presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates strong academic performance, leadership, community service, and a deep respect for truth and all creation.

Honorary Alumni Award (2010)
Bestowed upon a non-alumnus/a whose significant and sustained contributions of time, talent, or treasure have shaped the University community in lasting ways.

Young Alumni Achievement Award (2013)
Recognizes a graduate under the age of 40 who has demonstrated exceptional professional achievement while upholding Neumann’s mission.

Distinguished Alumni Awards by School (2016)
The Distinguished Alumni Awards by School were created to ensure inclusivity and to empower academic deans to recognize excellence within their disciplines. These honors are selected autonomously by each dean, with guidance and coordination from the Advancement Office.

Spirit of Francis and Clare of Assisi Award (2020)
A distinctive honor celebrating a graduate whose work reflects the Franciscan tradition through meaningful impact in areas such as support for people who are poor or underserved, environmental stewardship, peacemaking, and intercultural understanding.