Alum Awards

Alumnus & Honorary Alumnus of the Year Awards

Each year, an anonymous and confidential group of volunteers reviews nominations for Alumnus of the Year and Honorary Alumnus of the Year.

Nominations are accepted year round and may be submitted on the form below.

Sacred Heart Catholic School is very proud of our alumni, many whom have gone on to lead highly successful lives characterized by personal and professional success. Nominees for Alumnus of the Year must be a graduate of SHCS. This person will be recognized for their contributions to Sacred Heart, their community, state or society; outstand­ing achievement in their personal and/or professional endeav­ors; possessing a reputation this reflects positively on Sacred Heart and are an inspiration and encouragement to our cur­rent and prospective students.

Nominees for Honorary Alumnus of the Year may include anyone who has given significantly (time, talent, and/or trea­sure) to our school over the years and clearly exemplifies a commitment to Catholic education at Sacred Heart. 

Recipients will be recognized at the SHCS Homecoming Ceremony in the January 2025.

Nominations are due December 15 and can be sent to:

SHCS Development Office, 106 N. St. Joseph, AR 72110
Email | FAX 501.354.2001 | Questions 501.354.4358

To nominate for either award, please complete the form below.

Online submission preferred, but can also be mailed to:

SHCS
106 N. St. Joseph
Morrilton, AR 72110

Sacred Heart Alumnus of the Year Nomination

Sacred Heart Catholic School is very proud of our alumni, many whom have gone on to lead highly successful lives characterized by personal and professional success. Nominees for Alumnus of the Year MUST BE A GRADUATE of SHCS. This person will be recognized for their contributions to Sacred Heart, their community, state or society; outstanding achievement in their personal and/or professional endeavors; possessing a reputation this reflects positively on Sacred Heart and are an inspiration and encouragement to our current and prospective students.

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Sacred Heart Honorary Alumnus of the Year Nomination

Nominees for Honorary Alumnus of the Year may include anyone who has given significantly (time, talent, and/or treasure) to our school over the years and clearly exemplifies a commitment to Catholic education at Sacred Heart. Please complete the following nomination information for Honorary Alumnus of the Year

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Alumnus of the Year

  • 2023-2024 - Gerry Pinter ('73)
  • 2022-2023 - Sandy K. DeSalvo ('73)
  • 2021-2022 - Rodie (Briggler, '54) Rohlman
  • 2020-2021 - Todd Hoyt ('81)
  • 2019-2020 - Becky (DeSalvo, '70) Chambers Lewandowski
  • 2018-2019 - Djuana (Fresneda, ’89) Beck
  • 2017-2018 - Brandi (Stobaugh) Cooper,' 95
  • 2016-2017 - John Maus, '81
  • 2015-2016 - Ray Berkemeyer, '53
  • 2014-2015 - Delores (DeSalvo, '58) Hartman
  • 2013-2014 - Marguerite (Thomey,’ 49) Hoelzeman
  • 2012-2013 - David Ruff, ‘65
  • 2011-2012 - Denis Drilling, ‘57
  • 2010-2011 - Fred Hoelzeman, ‘48

Honorary Alumnus of the Year

  • 2023-2024 - Kimberly Hamling
  • 2022-2023 - Eddie Joe Poteete
  • 2021-2022 - Tootsie Hoelzeman
  • 2020-2021 - Brian Bailey
  • 2019-2020 - Kathleen Smith
  • 2018-2019 - Paula Bostian
  • 2017-2018 - Martha Briggler
  • 2016-2017 - Charles Penick
  • 2015-2016 - Mary Kay Wiedower
  • 2014-2015 - Rick Duvall
  • 2013-2014 - Stan Willis
  • 2012-2013 - Pedro Fresneda
  • 2011-2012 - Jack Kordsmeier
  • 2010-2011 - Terry Resecker