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Each year, the Canisius Alumni Association recognizes students, faculty and alumni leaders for outstanding career achievement, scholarship, service to the college and community with various honors and awards. Nomination forms are available by clicking on the hyper-link of the respective awards below. For more information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 716-888-2700.

DiGamma Honor Society - Please note that this nomination form is only for alumni, faculty and staff.
DiGamma Honor Society inducts up to eight alumni members, and two faculty and administrator members annually at a dinner in late Winter or early Spring. Inductees consist of alumni, faculty and administrators who have distinguished themselves by working for the advancement of the college. Make your nominations for 2010 here.

Distinguished Alumni
These awards are given to alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers. Up to six awards may be presented per year. The awards are presented annually at a dinner in late Fall. 2009 nominations are over. See a list of the college's past recipients. The deadline for 2010 nominations is March 10, 2010. Make your nominations for 2010 here.

Distinguished Faculty
The Distinguished Faculty Award recognizes outstanding full-time faculty members of the college who are distinguished for contributions to the academic world and teaching excellence. One award may be given per year. The Distinguished Faculty Award is presented at the Honors Convocation in April.  Make your nominations for 2010 here.

Distinguished Senior
The Distinguished Senior Award is presented to seniors who have distinguished themselves through academic excellence and leadership roles at the college. Up to three awards may be given per year. The Distinguished Senior Awards are presented at the Honors Convocation in April.  Make your nominations for 2010 here.

LaSalle Medal
The LaSalle Medal is presented to outstanding alumni who have made substantial contributions to advance the interests of the college. Up to two awards may be given per year. The LaSalle Medal is presented at undergraduate Commencement exercises in May.  Make your nominations for 2010 here.

Peter Canisius Medal
The Peter Canisius Medal is awarded periodically to an outstanding individual in the community who has made substantial contributions to the educational, spiritual, social, cultural and intellectual advancement of mankind; and one whose career and achievements constitute a challenge and inspiration to American youth. Make your nominations here.

Sports Hall of Fame
The Sports Hall of Fame honors former outstanding varsity athletes of the college who competed in intercollegiate athletics, as well as persons who have made outstanding contributions to Canisius athletics in a non-playing capacity.
Up to eight awards may be presented per year. The awards are presented each Spring during half-time of a men’s basketball game. Click here to view a complete list of past honorees. Make your nominations here.

Looking for the Alumni Board of Directors Nomination form? Click here!
Nomination are now being accepted for 2010.