Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations

The Benet Awards date back to our founding institutions to honor alumni who have distinguished themselves in their profession, showed a prominence of service to the civic community, demonstrated outstanding loyalty to the alma mater, and reflected honor on the college through family and social life.

The Offeramus Medal was established in 1957 by Mount St. Scholastica College. In 1960, St. Benedict’s College established the corresponding Kansas Monk Award for its graduates.

To nominate a person for an award, please fill out one of the forms below and return it to:

Joanne Huey
Director of Alumni Relations
Benedictine College
1020 North Second Street
Atchison, Kansas 66002

Nomination for the Cross of the Order of St. Benedict

Each year Benedictine College confers this award upon alumni and/or non-alumni who have distinguished themselves generally and have performed outstanding service to Benedictine College. Furthermore, they should demonstrate belief and practice of the Mission, Vision and Values of Benedictine College.

Nominate someone for the Cross of the Order of Saint Benedict

Nomination for the Kansas Monk Award

Each year Benedictine College confers this award upon an alumnus of at least fifteen years who is distinguished in his business or profession, prominent for his service to his civic community, of outstanding loyalty to his Alma Mater, and a leader in organizations and programs benefiting the college. The recipient should reflect honor on his Alma Mater by his family life and should manifest the qualities of a believer in the Mission, Vision and Values of Benedictine College.

Nominate someone for the Kansas Monk Award

Nomination for the Offeramus Medal Award

Each year Benedictine College confers this award upon an alumna of at least fifteen years who shall have made a Christian contribution to society recognizable on metropolitan, diocesan, state, or national levels. Her loyalty to her alma mater, and her leadership in programs benefiting her College should be outstanding. The recipient should reflect honor on her alma mater by her family life and should manifest the qualities of a believer in the Mission and Values of Benedictine College.

Nominate someone for the Offeramus Medal Award

Nomination for the Young Outstanding Alumni Award

Established in 2007, this award is designed to recognize established and future leaders among Benedictine College’s young alumni, defined as 35 years of age or less. Standards for recognition include one or more of the following: Demonstrated leadership capability, substantial indication of a commitment to the service of others, demonstration of potential for leadership/distinction in the long term, and substantial commitment to Benedictine College and its Mission, Vision and Values. The Young Alumni Award is presented at the annual Champagne Brunch for graduates.

Nominate someone for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award