Alumnae Awards

Mercy honors our Women of Mercy with three annual awards. If you would like to nominate a Mercy alumna, please complete the nomination forms.

THE MCAULEY OUTSTANDING ALUMNA AWARD 

This award, created in 1983 by the Alumnae Executive Board, should be a symbol to the community and present students of Mercy High School that the values, spirit, and integrity learned at Mercy are held, maintained, and expanded throughout a woman’s lifetime. In her years at Mercy High School, a student learns something more than the 3 R’s which help to make her a valuable asset to herself, her family, and her community. The McAuley Outstanding Alumnae Award is so named because, essentially, the criteria listed describe the qualities usually attributed to Mother Catherine McAuley, Founder of the Sisters of Mercy.

CRITERIA

The following criteria will be used to select the recipient:

• Displays loyalty to Mercy High School
• Demonstrates leadership in the community or her field
• Demonstrates strength of character
• Is uniquely sensitive to her fellow human beings
• Believes in “Mercy”
• Possesses the courage of her convictions
• Inspires other young women
• Supports Mercy High School 

SR. M. JOANNES CLIFFORD, RSM DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AWARD

This award was created in honor of Sister Joannes’ Jubilee and in gratitude for the many ways she distinguished herself for the Alumnae.

Increasingly, the community of Mercy High School is impressed by the number of Alumnae who have distinguished themselves in their careers, their many volunteer projects, and in their everyday life. In an effort to recognize these accomplishments, the Mercy High School Alumnae Executive Board voted to establish an award to be given to a loyal and supportive Alumna. The recipient of this award has distinguished herself in a particular field of endeavor either in a specific accomplishment or by continuing efforts in a given area, be it chosen profession, volunteer activities, or a personal commitment to an issue, project or cause, and has made a lasting impact on the quality of life through her contributions. In addition, the recipient is supportive of Mercy High School.

CRITERIA

The following criteria will be used to select the recipient:

• Displays loyalty to Mercy High School
• Distinguishes herself in a particular field or endeavor (profession, volunteer activities, commitment to an issue, project, or cause)
• Contributes a lasting impact on the quality of life through her contributions
• Supports Mercy High School

SPIRIT OF MERCY ALUMNA SERVICE AWARD

This award, created in 2015 by the Alumnae Executive Board, is presented to a loyal and supportive alumna who responds to the Gospel call to serve others in our community, our country, or our world, and, by her example, inspires and motivates others to service. 

CRITERIA

The following criteria will be used to select the recipient:

• Demonstrates loyalty to Mercy High School 
• Provides extraordinary service to the community, whether it is providing leadership on important issues, dedicating time and energy in service to others, or serving in a distinctive manner
• Motivates and inspires others to join in efforts to enhance the community
• Leads others to understand the value of service
• Offers service that has a long-lasting impact
• Inspires young women
• Is supportive of Mercy High School