Leadership in Education

The Vatican II awards were established in 1991 to honor men, women and young adults who exemplify the Catholic Church’s vision set forth in the Second Vatican Council.

Vatican II Award for Leadership in Education

Past Recipients:

1991 - Camille Mortimore
1992 - Virginia Stone, BVM
1993 - Dr. Robert Flahive
1994 - Rev. Lawrence McCall, SAC
1995 - Br. Robert Smith, OFM Cap
1996 - Arlene Skwierawski
1997 - Nathaniel Gillon
1998 - John Stollenwerk
1999 - Dr. Marna Boyle
2000 - Erica John
2001 - Joel Read, SSSF
2001 - Rev. Robert Wild, SJ
2002 - Dolores Pertzborn, SSSF
2003 - Melmarie Stoll, SSND
2004 - Edward Drexler
2005 - Sr. Ann Marie Palmisano, OP
2006 - Kathie Amidei
2007 - Dr. John Augenstein
2008 - Jean Marie Weber
2009 - Kathleen A. Cepelka
2010 - Sister Virginia Honish, SDS
2011 - Patrick Murphy
2012 - Sr. Coletta Dunn, OSF
2013 - Sr. Deborah Golias, CSA
2014 - Dr. Patrick Carey
2015 - James B. Simon
2016 - James Podewils
2017 - Sr. Ruth Ann Baudry, CSA
2018 - Ellen Bartel 
2019 - Loretta Jackson
2020 - Postponed due to COVID-19
2021 (June) - Joan Shafer
2021 (September) - Dr. John Gallam
2022 - Lauren Beckmann
2023 - Sr. Eileen Kazmierowicz