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Johnnies of the 21st Century

St. John’s University is proud to recognize and honor Johnnies of the 21st Century who exhibit success in their chosen professional fields, exemplary service to the University, and/or commitment to the service of others. If you know an individual who deserves recognition for such personal and/or professional achievements, and graduated from St. John’s between the years of 2001 and 2024, please submit the nomination form above.

Contact Us

Casey Grzinic ’21GEd
Assistant Director, Institutional Advancement
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Nominate a Johnnie

If you know an individual who deserves recognition for such personal and/or professional achievements, and graduated from St. John’s between the years of 2001 and 2024, see the details below. 

  • The nominee must be a graduate of St. John’s University who completed their degree between the years of 2001 and 2024
  • The nominee must not be currently employed by St. John’s University
  • The nominee should demonstrate success in one of the following categories:
    • Professional field
    • Public service
    • Non-profit organizations
    • Educational organizations
    • Religious organizations
    • Professional organizations
    • Service to St. John’s University
  • The nominee must have high personal integrity and character, demonstrating and living the mission of St. John’s University
  • Nominations will be accepted from St. John’s faculty and staff, alumni, and friends of the University
  • Need not be a St. John’s alumnus to submit a nomination
  • Self-nominations are accepted 
  • Nominations are accepted starting March 1, 2025
  • Deadline for nominations is March 8, 2025

Eligible nominations are screened internally with final selections made in April. Honorees will be announced in May.

Once selected, honorees will participate in university-wide marketing campaigns featuring their story, name, image, and likeness, to amplify the mission of St. John’s University. Honorees will rally their peers to fundraise in support of a university cause of their choosing.