Hall of Fame

This recognition honors alumni who have exemplified dedication and faithfulness to the mission and ideals of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School through exceptional personal or professional accomplishment. Nominations for this award are accepted on an ongoing basis from all STA constituencies, and selected annually by an appointed Selection Committee. Recipients must be graduates of at least ten years from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. This award can also be given posthumously.

This honor is given to a person or persons who by example represent the beliefs and ideals of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. Qualities for induction include outstanding achievement in a person's profession, vocation or avocation, selfless dedication and involvement that have led to the growth, expansion or continued development of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, and/or significantly influencing the lives of students through a commitment to and enthusiasm for personifying the mission of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. Recipients can include friends and benefactors from all STA constituencies. Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis, and recipients are selected biennially by an appointed selection committee. This award can be conferred posthumously. 

The Saints Hall of Fame Legacy Award is given to individuals, families, groups or organizations in recognition of long-term commitment to the mission of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School and exceptional service to the Catholic Church. Recipients of this award may be identified by the President and/or Board of Trustees, and can be conferred at any time during the recipient's tenure. This honor can be conferred posthumously.

This award is bestowed upon faculty, staff, and administrators of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School for their life-long commitment to the ideals and values of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. Recipients of this award are identified and selected by the President and/or Board of Trustees, and can be conferred at any time during the recipient’s tenure. This honor may also be given posthumously.

Marian Award Recipients to Date:

1. All nominees must demonstrate Catholic values that represent Saint Thomas Aquinas High School and demonstrate the four core values of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School. This may include involvement in activities that directly support the school's mission and/or complementary programs not affiliated with Saint Thomas Aquinas High School that reflect the candidate's Christian values.
2. “Exceptional professional or personal achievement” shall be deemed appropriate and worthy of recognition by the Selection Committee.
3. Areas of “outstanding achievement in profession, vocation or avocation” may include – but not are not limited to – fields of industry, religion, science, business, 
   the arts, medicine, the military, or athletics.
4. Acceptance will be contingent on his/her ability to attend the Induction ceremony.

The Awards Selection Committee will consist of:

• The president of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School
• A representative of the STA Board of Trustees
• Two representatives of the STA Faculty
• A representative of the STA Staff
• Two past or current alumni parents 

Send the completed Official Nomination Form and Nomination Cover Sheet with supporting documentation, resume, media articles, etc. to:  Cover Sheet Form

Saints Hall-of-Fame Nominations
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