Alumni Awards

Celebrate Seattle University's 2026 Alumni Award winners, recognizing outstanding alumni for their leadership, professional achievement, and community service.

Join Us for the 39th Annual Alumni Awards

On February 27, 2026, join us in recognizing nine individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service to the university and community, and a commitment to Seattle University’s Jesuit values. 

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The Seattle University Alumni Association recognizes outstanding individuals who have been change-makers in our community. Each year we celebrate the outstanding members of the Seattle University community who embody who we are, who promote our Jesuit values, and who demonstrate leadership and service to others. Learn more about previous recipients of our Alumni Awards here.

2026 Alumni Award Recipients

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Alumnus of the Year

Dr. Norward Brooks, ’71 MBA
Albers School of Business and Economics

For his dedication to service and impressive professional achievements, Dr. Norward Brooks, ’71 MBA, is honored as Alumnus of Year.

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Outstanding Recent Alumna

Katrina Phiri, ’17 MBA
Albers School of Business and Economics

For her exemplary career at Amazon and leadership in the Albers community, Katrina Phiri is honored as Outstanding Recent Alumna.

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University Service Award

Anne Hotz Moran, ’87
College of Arts and Sciences

For her exceptional, mission-driven leadership in her role as Chief of Staff at Seattle University, Anne Moran is honored with the University Service Award.

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Professional Achievement Award

Madeline Haydon, ’05 MBA
Albers School of Business and Economics

For her impressive entrepreneurial success and business excellence, Madeline Haydon is honored with the Professional Achievement Award.

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Community Service Award

Tina O’Brien, ’89, ’98 MNPL
College of Arts and Sciences 

For her lifelong commitment to service and work as CEO of the Kitsap Community Foundation, Tina O’Brien is honored with the Community Service Award.

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Jesuit Mission Award

Dr. Sonya Quitslund, ’58 
College of Arts and Sciences

For her exemplary leadership and decades of service, mentorship and philanthropy, Dr. Sonya Quitslund is honored with the Jesuit Mission Award.

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Athletics Hall of Fame

Pete Fewing
Head Coach, SU Men’s Soccer

For his impressive career and leadership as Head Coach of Men’s Soccer (1998-2005, 2012-2022), Pete Fewing is one of this year’s inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame.

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Athletics Hall of Fame

Andre Lang, ’95, ’04, JD 
Men’s Basketball, College of Arts and Sciences & School of Law

For his stellar career on the Seattle University basketball team, Andre Lang is one of the newest inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame.

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Athletics Hall of Fame

Blaise Wittenauer-Lee, ’17 
Women’s Swimming, College of Arts and Sciences

Blaise Wittenauer-Lee is one of the newest inductees into the Athletics Hall of Fame for her groundbreaking career on the women’s swim team.