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Hood Theological Seminary Alumni Awards

Honor the Legacy.
Celebrate the Impact.

Recognizing Hood alumni whose lives, leadership, and service inspire the Church and the world.

Nominate an Alumnus/Alumna

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A legacy worth celebrating

Nominate an Outstanding Hood Theological Seminary Alumnus or Alumna

Across congregations, communities, classrooms, institutions, and organizations, Hood Theological Seminary alumni are making a difference.

They are preaching and teaching. They are leading and serving. They are advocating for justice, strengthening communities, mentoring future generations, and demonstrating the transformative impact of theological education.

Now is our opportunity to recognize them.

The Hood Theological Seminary National Alumni Association invites alumni, family members, faculty, staff, friends, and partners of the Seminary to nominate deserving alumni for the Hood Theological Seminary Alumni Awards.

Who Comes to Mind?

Think of a Hood graduate who:

  • Has given extraordinary service to Hood Theological Seminary.
  • Has demonstrated exceptional leadership in pastoral ministry.
  • Is making a significant difference in their community.
  • Is using theological education in innovative and transformative ways.
  • Has faithfully served without seeking recognition.
  • Is building a legacy worthy of celebration.

Do not let their story go untold. Nominate them today.

Recognizing lives of service

Alumni Award Categories

Service

Distinguished Service

Presented to an alumnus or alumna who has made an extraordinary contribution to the life, welfare, advancement, and development of Hood Theological Seminary.

Ministry

Excellence in Pastoral Ministry

Presented to an alumnus or alumna whose pastoral leadership and professional contributions demonstrate an extraordinary model of effective ministry, faithful service, and commitment to God’s people.

Leadership

Community Leadership and Social Witness

Presented to an alumnus or alumna whose exceptional leadership and contributions to community engagement demonstrate empowerment, collaboration, advocacy, and transformative spiritual witness.

Your nomination may be the reason their story is finally told.

Who may submit a nomination?

Nominations are welcomed from Hood alumni/ae, family members, faculty and staff, friends and partners of the Seminary, and members of the communities in which our alumni serve.

One nominee should be submitted per nomination form.

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Nomination Form

One nominee per form. Fields marked * are required.

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Your nominee

Tell us why this nominee should be recognized.

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