Jesuit High School of New Orleans

Alumni Award Nominations

Each year Jesuit High School presents awards to alumni. Nominations for the awards listed below can be submitted online or may be printed and mailed to Jesuit. In writing a nomination, be as specific as possible, citing examples as to how the nominee meets the criteria of the award.

2025 Alumnus of the Year 2025 Distinguished Military Alumnus Award
Only alumni of Jesuit High School of New Orleans may submit a nomination for this award. One submission per alumnus.
AOY Online Nomination Form
Due: July 31, 2025		 Anyone may submit a nomination for this award.
DMA Online Nomination Form
Due: July 31, 2025
Each year at Homecoming, the Alumnus of the Year Award is presented to Jesuit High School’s Alumnus of the Year. The award recognizes an alumnus who has demonstrated the qualities outlined in the criteria below. Each year as part of the Jesuit vs. Holy Cross Great American Rivalry Homecoming event, Jesuit and Holy Cross recognize an alumnus from each school for his distinguished military service. The award recognizes an alumnus who has demonstrated the qualities outlined in the criteria below.
Criteria:    

  1. Demonstrated excellence/achievement in his professional career
  2. Demonstrated leadership in some aspect of his life – professional, civic, spiritual, social, etc.
  3. Is a representative Blue Jay, one whose life has reflected the mission of his alma mater to form men of faith and men for others
  4. Has remained connected to his alma mater through the years
 Criteria:    

  1. The nominee’s military service can be described as “distinguished”; that is, his military resume reflects accomplishment that sets him apart from most military personnel, thus earning him a high level of respect from his peers, his superiors, and even the broader community.
  2. He has demonstrated leadership in executing his military duties.
  3. He is a representative Blue Jay, one whose life has reflected the mission of his alma mater to form men of faith and men for others.
Eligibility:    

  • The AOY must be a graduate of Jesuit High School of New Orleans.
  • He must have graduated from Jesuit at least 20 years ago.
  • Members of the Society of Jesus are not eligible.
  • Generally, the award is not presented posthumously.
 Eligibility:    

  • The nominee must be a graduate of Jesuit High School of New Orleans.
  • He must have served honorably on active duty in the Armed Forces or Uniformed Services of the United States.
  • He may be active or retired. If active, he must have at least 10 years of service accrued. If retired, his discharge must be “honorable.”
  • He must be available to attend the award ceremony.
  • Generally, the award is not presented posthumously.
View the past recipients of the Alumnus of the Year Award View the past recipients of the Distinguished Military Alumnus Award