The Simon Brute award is presented by the Mount St. Mary's National Alumni Association to a graduate who has rendered outstanding and meritorious service to the Church, state, nation and our fellow citizens. The medal is presented at the traditional Alumni Reunion Banquet held in the spring.
It is the highest honor awarded by the Association to a Mountaineer.
Established in 1971 by the National Alumni Association, the Mount St. Mary's Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes annually former athletes who "have exhibited athletic prowess of an outstanding nature in an intercollegiate sport." The late Monsignor John L. Sheridan, former president and star athlete on basketball and football teams, has the distinction of being the first person elected to membership in the Hall of Fame. Since that auspicious beginning, the Hall of Fame has inducted other former basketball and football standouts, as well as representatives from the baseball, cross country, boxing, soccer, track, tennis, lacrosse, decathlon, field hockey, softball and golf teams. The inductees also include one other former president, the late Dr. John J. Dillon, Jr., and several coaches and individuals who have made significant contributions to the athletic program. Three teams have been enshrined, notably the 1962 NCAA College Division Basketball Champions.
To make a nomination for the Mount Athletic Hall of Fame, please complete the nomination form and submit it to the Office of Alumni Engagement.
Mount Athletic Hall of Fame nomination form (.pdf) >
The Academic Circle of Excellence recognizes distinguished Mount alumni who are leaders in their communities or in their chosen profession, have received an undergraduate or graduate degree from the university at least 10 years ago, have actively supported the Mount since graduation (as a guest speaker or lecturer, committee member, donor) and who are ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to God and others.
The purpose of this award is to recognize a young alumnus/a, who, through hard work, perseverance and education have reached a high level of achievement in their chosen professions. The award also honors graduates who have brought honor and distinction to their Alma Mater by their success, interest and support of the Mount through the National Alumni Association. This award is to be presented at the Hall of Fame Brunch during Winter Homecoming.
Established in 1999, this award, named in honor and memory of the Most Reverend James E. Walsh, Prep Class of 1906 and College Class of 1910, is presented by the National Alumni Association to an alumnus/a who has rendered outstanding service to Mount St. Mary's University and Seminary and his/her community. It is the intent of the association that the award is presented in conjunction with a chapter or regional alumni event.
Presented annually by the National Alumni Association at the Seminary Alumni Reunion Dinner to a Mountaineer priest for outstanding service to the Mission of the Church.
The Pride of the Mount Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to Mount St. Mary's over the years through personal generosity of their resources, time and talent. Awardees represent the very best of American philanthropy and embody the very spirit of the Mount.