Distinguished Alumnus Award
In 1994, the Saint Ignatius Alumni Association inaugurated the Distinguished Alumnus Award. In 2005, this award was renamed to pay tribute to one of its own distinguished recipients, the late Hon. John V. Corrigan ’38. The award honors an alumnus who:
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has distinguished himself through outstanding achievements in his chosen field or profession
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uses his talents and skills for those in need, consistent with the theme, “Men for Others”
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serves as a positive role model for Saint Ignatius High School students through consistent application of high moral and ethical standards and service to the school.
Taras Szmagala '84 - 2025 Recipient
Previous Recipients
2025
Michael J. Merriman ‘74
Taras G. Szmagala ‘84
2024
Scott W. Fedor ‘94
2023
John A. Hudec '68
Rev. Paul Schindler '59
2022
Mark A. Kadzielski ’65
Michael P. McLaughlin ’85
2020
Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Carney '59*
Gerald F. Schroer, Jr. '82
2019
Frederick R. Nance '71
Dr. Brian G. Skotko '97
2017
Neil P. Smith '76
Michael H. Thaman '82
2016
Oliver F. Luck '78
Anthony J. Hyland '90
2015
Frederick D. DiSanto '80
Dick Russ Hlabse '71
2013
Robert M. Mooney '64
Duane A. Drotar '70
2012
Larry J. Dolan '50*
Peter A. Carfagna '71
2011
Rev. Jim Gartland, S.J., '76
The Hon. Harry Hanna '57
2010
Fred M. DeGrandis '68
Karl J. Ertle '79
2009
Rev. John J. Cregan '53*
George F. Wasmer '50
2008
Lt. Gen. John T. Myers '53*
Terrence E. Sauvain '58
2007
Thomas J. Bader '46*
Rev. Howard J. Gray, S.J., '48*
2006
James E. Rohr '66
George Samenuk '73*
2005
Rev. Thomas S. Acker, S.J., '47
David J. Citino, Ph.D., '65*
2004
Noel A. Clark, Ph.D. '58
Rev. Robert J. Welsh, S.J., '54*
2003
Patrick J. McDonnell '50*
The Hon. Leo M. Spellacy '52*
2002
Dr. Charles M. Geschke '56*
James O’Neill '47*
Dominic Ozanne '71
2001
Rev. Timothy P. Broglio, JCD, '70
James L. Callinan '78
Thomas Driscoll '48*
2000
The Hon. John V. Corrigan '38*
Kenneth L. Woodward '53
1999
John J. Corrigan '70
Dr. Timothy T. Shannon '70*
Donald P. Traci '44*
1998
James C. Boland '58
Matt J. Likavec, M.D., '66
1997
Michael J. Cleary '52*
Maj. Gen. Robert R. Ivany '65
William M. Malley '49*
1996
Alex C. Guira, M.D., '54
The Hon. Peter M. Sikora '70*
1995
Rev. Thomas E. Gafney, S.J., '50*
John C. Laschinger, M.D., '72
Paul F. McManamon, Ph.D., '64
Thomas M. O’Donnell '54*
1994
Paul J. Lammermeier '57*
Michael F. Pennock, Ph.D., '64*
Andrew E. Szucs '64
Robert W. Van Auken '54*
*Deceased
Submit Distinguished Alumnus Award Nomination
Each year, we honor a group of alumni with various awards to recognize their success since graduation and honor their continued commitment to the mission of our school.
Accepting nominations for The Hon. John V. Corrigan ’38 Distinguished Alumnus Award, The Young Alumnus Award, and The Honorable Leo M. Spellacy ’52 Bellarmine Award.