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The highest honor SLUH bestows upon its alumni, the Backer Award is presented to deserving graduates who best embody the principles and traditions of a Catholic, Jesuit education.
Awards
The following awards and honorary lists recognize individuals who are driven by an inextinguishable will to achieve excellence in all things Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam – For the Greater Glory of God. They pursue our Jesuit, Catholic mission with passion, perseverance and humility to be leaders and models for others.
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The Sacred Heart Award recognizes extraordinary women and men who have discovered a love and devotion to SLUH through a passion for the school’s mission.
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The John J. Divine, SJ Alumni Service Award is presented to outstanding alumni in recognition of their dedicated service to SLUH.
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As a tribute to St. Ignatius who founded the Jesuits in 1540, SLUH annually recognizes 15 alumni under the age of 40 who are "setting the world on fire."
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Our Alumni Trailblazers honorary list celebrates the achievements of graduates of color.
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Each school year SLUH recognizes students from all grade levels for their exceptional leadership and achievement.
![Faculty & Staff Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631823743/stlouis/muurif25tzqkzkwecety/FacultyStaffAwards2_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631823743/stlouis/muurif25tzqkzkwecety/FacultyStaffAwards2_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631823743/stlouis/muurif25tzqkzkwecety/FacultyStaffAwards2_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631823743/stlouis/muurif25tzqkzkwecety/FacultyStaffAwards2_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1631823743/stlouis/muurif25tzqkzkwecety/FacultyStaffAwards2_1.jpg","width":1600}])
SLUH honors faculty and staff annually for their inspired work and unwavering commitment to our Jesuit mission.