Alumni Awards

Since 1968, Mercyhurst University has presented this achievement award to recognize outstanding contributions made by its graduates in the following areas:

• Outstanding Achievement in a Chosen Field
• Outstanding Service to Mercyhurst University
• Outstanding Service to Community
• Young Alumna Award

In 1993, an Outstanding Young Alumni Award was established to be awarded to a graduate of not more than 15 years ago. In 1997, in memory of Sister Carolyn Hermann, an award was established in her name to recognize exemplary contributions made by a graduate.

2023 Alumni Award Winners

Congratulations to the following 2023 Alumni Award recipients:

• Andrea Hansen ’04 Outstanding - Achievement in a Chosen Field
• Sister Mary Ann Bader, RSM ’73 - Outstanding Service to Mercyhurst University
• Peg Hock Heetmann - ’65 Outstanding Service to Community
• Jo Thiesen ’08 - Young Alumna Award