The Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award demonstrates the Ottawa Catholic School Board’s desire to acknowledge a distinguished alumni who has achieved a high level of distinction and recognition in his/her chosen field while exhibiting positive Catholic values reflecting the characteristics described by the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board will present the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award annually with a $5,000 donation made, on behalf of the recipient, to the Ottawa Catholic School of his or her choice. A plaque of recognition will be maintained at the Ottawa Catholic School Board and the recipient will receive a personal memento award. The award may be presented posthumously through a family member, if possible.

NOTE: Current Ottawa Catholic School Board employees and current Trustees are not eligible for the award.

To be eligible for an award, the nominee must meet the following criteria:

• the nominee attended an Ottawa Catholic School for a minimum of two years
• the nominee graduated secondary school at least five years prior to his/her nomination
• the nominee has distinguished themselves through their humanitarian efforts or accomplishments,  including their career and/or volunteer work (professional and/or personal)  
• the nominee has achieved notable success
• the nominee reflects the characteristics of the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations:

● A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Faith Community
● An Effective Communicator
● A Reflective and Creative Thinker
● A Life Long Learner
● A Collaborative Contributor
● A Caring Family Member
● A Responsible Citizen

Recipients of the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award will be recommended to the Director of Education by a panel from the Honours and Awards Committee. Nominations will be retained and considered for two consecutive years.

Please use this form to submit your nomination, due March 31, 2024 for consideration for the 2024 award.   Submissions received after that date will not be considered.