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SHA Alumnae Awards Nomination Form

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Nominations are now open for the annual Alumnae Awards, celebrating the remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication of Sacred Heart Academy community members. These prestigious awards—including Alumna of the Year, the Heart Award, Honorary Diploma, Ursuline Teaching Legacy Award, and Valkyrie Hall of Fame—recognize those who truly embody the Ursuline core values of service, reverence, community, and leadership. While preparing a nomination is a significant undertaking, it's an incredibly valuable effort. Your thoughtful submissions are vital; they honor deserving individuals and powerfully reflect the exceptional character and lasting impact of our Sacred Heart community. Thank you for taking the time to nominate such worthy individuals.

History of SHA Alumnae Awards: In 1981, Sacred Heart Academy recognized the first SHA Alumna of the Year. The program evolved over the years to include the Valkyrie Hall of Fame (Athletics), Honorary Diploma, Heart Award, and the Ursuline Teaching Legacy Award. The Awards shine a light on both the women and men in our SHA community who are living out the Ursuline core values of Leadership, Service, Community and Reverence.

Nominations must be received by September 12, 2025.

Honorees will be notified mid-October and recognized at a ceremony in February 2026.

Questions: Contact Megan Brumleve Theisen • 502.736.6408 • [email protected]

Please indicate for which award you are nominating your candidate.

If you are nominating a candidate for more than one category (meaning, you are OK with the candidate being considered for more than one award), please select appropriate categories.

Alumna of the Year

This award of highest honor, given annually, recognizes an alumna with a demonstrated connection to Sacred Heart Academy, who has contributed significantly to her community by enriching the lives of those around her. This alumna’s accomplishments bring distinction to the school and model the Ursuline core values of leadership, service, community, and reverence.

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Alumna of the Year

Heart Award

This award, given annually to a woman or man, honors the Ursuline core value of service and recognizes Sacred Heart Academy graduates or individuals who prioritize the needs of SHA and have devoted a tremendous amount of time to SHA.

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Heart Award

Honorary Diploma

This award, the highest honor given annually to a non-alumna (male or female), recognizes an individual whose life and achievements serve as examples of SHA’s aspirations for its students and exemplify the Ursuline core values of leadership, community, service and reverence, and who live the spirit of a true Valkyrie.  

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Honorary Diploma

Ursuline Teaching Legacy Award

Established in 2008, this award honors the Ursuline Sisters’ 150th anniversary of teaching in Louisville. Given annually to an alumna with 20 or more years of dedicated teaching experience, this award honors an educator who displays a passion for teaching, creates enthusiasm for learning among her students, demonstrates innovative methods for student success, exemplifies the Ursuline core values of leadership, community, reverence and service and like St. Angela Merici, sees each person as an individual.

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Ursuline Teaching Legacy Award

Valkyrie Hall of Fame

This award is given to a former SHA athlete, team, or coach (living or deceased) who performed with excellence in a varsity sport, and shows true sportsmanship to family and community then, and throughout their life. Alumnae/team candidates for this award must be at least a 10-year graduate, and coaches must have been active for at least 5 years.

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Valkyrie Hall of Fame

Nominee Information

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First Name*

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Maiden Name

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Last Name*

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Graduation Year

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Street Address*

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City*

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Home Phone

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Email*

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Education

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Nominator Information

First Name*

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Maiden Name

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Last Name*

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Graduation Year

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Relation to nominee

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Years known

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Street Address*

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Email *

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Nominee Resume and Letters of Support

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For Valkyrie Hall of Fame, list sport(s) and years participated in and awards received while a student at SHA.

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For Valkyrie Hall of Fame, list sport(s) and years participated in and awards received while in college, if applicable.

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