The Sisters of Notre Dame Distinguished Graduate Award recognizes graduates in schools sponsored by or affiliated with the Sisters of Notre Dame National Education Partnership, as being outstanding witnesses to Notre Dame education. 

This gold key ring/medallion was specially designed by Herff Jones. The blue and white ribbon is symbolic of the dedication of the Sisters of Notre Dame to Mary; one side of the medallion carries the Coat of Arms of the Sisters of Notre Dame; the other side, a symbol of Notre Dame education.

The names of the award recipients are recorded each year in a book kept in the Motherhouse (international headquarters) of the Sisters in Rome, Italy.  Its place is on the altar dedicated to Sr. Maria Aloysia, the founder of the Coesfeld SNDs and an outstanding educator.

To see the list of award recipients, click the year in the menu.

See below for the pictures of some of this year's recipients.