The Distinguished Alum Award is given to someone who has made a lasting impact on the Church and society through outstanding professional, volunteer, or philanthropic accomplishments; and/or who has advanced the Seminary’s mission, thereby, enhancing Louisville Seminary’s impact on the Church and future generations of students.

In 2012, Louisville Seminary added a “First Decade Award,” presented to a recent graduate who has made a significant impact on the Church and in her/his community in the first five to nine years of ministry and service.