During this regularly occurring event, we honor the extraordinary work and service of Catholic University's most distinguished alumni. 

Catholic University has an extensive, diverse, and growing list of graduates who exemplify the highest ideas of education, leadership, and service from various majors, industries, and regions. After receiving nominations from the greater Cardinal community by May 10, 2026, the Office of Alumni Engagement and Alumni Board of Directors Awards Committee collaborate to choose alumni who are most deserving of the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award honors alumni who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their respective fields of endeavor. The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes an alumnus/a who graduated less than ten years ago and has demonstrated high levels of achievement early in his or her career. 

We encourage you to join us as we welcome this year's award winners back to campus and celebrate their success during Cardinal Weekend 2026. 

Stories featuring our alumni award winners
Athletics Hall of Fame Members
Honoring the best of Catholic University Athletics: Class of 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame

April 26, 2022

On Saturday, April 2, the energy and emotion were palpable within Maloney Hall's Della Ratta Auditorium, which was packed with a standing-room-only crowd. What better place to welcome the newest members of the Athletics Hall of Fame than a space named in honor of the alumnus often considered Catholic University's greatest athlete: Joseph M. Della Ratta, B.A. 1953.
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Angela Gloukhoff Wentling
Angela Gloukhoff Wentling, B.B.E. 1994: Class of 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame Member

April 22, 2022

On Saturday, April 2, Angela Gloukhoff Wentling, B.B.E. 1994, was formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in a ceremony that was originally scheduled for 2020.
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Pierno, Blackburn, Homan, Keating, Fisher, and Sullivan
Blackburn, Fisher, Homan, and Keating: Class of 2020 Athletics Hall of Fame Members

April 08, 2022

On Saturday, April 2, James Blackburn, B.A. 1975, M.A. 1978, Joseph Fisher, B.A. 1975, Philip Homan, B.S. 1976, and J. Kevin Keating, B.A. 1973, were formally inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in a ceremony that was originally scheduled for 2020.
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