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Young Alumni Medal
The Villanova Young Alumni Medal will be given to an alumnus/a who has reached a significant level of achievement in his/her profession and who is a model of the quality and caliber of today’s Villanova student. One Young Alumni Medal will be given annually.

Eligibility

  1. Candidates must have graduated from the University within the last 15 years.

  2. Candidates must have achieved a significant level of distinction within their chosen fields.

  3. Candidates’ achievements must reflect the quality and caliber of today’s Villanova student.

  4. Current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the University Board of Trustees are not eligible for nomination.

Nominating Process

  1. Submit a one-page typed Nomination Summary of the nominee’s achievements and accomplishments. This summary should include the name and class year of the nominees and the name, class year, address and telephone number of the person submitting the nomination. Online Nomination form for 2008 now available.

  2. Two additional pages of supporting documentation can be submitted with the one-page Nomination Summary. Supporting documents may include: resume, press clippings, correspondence.

  3. The Nomination Summary and supporting documents should be submitted to the Alumni Office. The deadline for submission is March 15.

All nominations received will be acknowledged in writing.

Form of Recognition

A Young Alumni Medal will be presented at Reunion weekend during the St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal ceremony or at a major University or Alumni Association event. The time and venue of the presentation may be determined by the residence of the awardee.

Past Recipients

2007 - Matthew (Matt) Nespoli '04
2006 - Katherine T. Fallon '01
2005 - Christy Hansen ’97
2004 - Tresa E. Zielinski '90
2003 - C. Sean Closkey '89
2002 - Philip L. Brach '89
2001 - Mary M. O'Neill '90 
2000 - Anthony E. Granese '89
1999 - Maria E. Bello '89
1997 - Terrence D. Shannon '88