Nominations are accepted at the beginning of each calendar year for any Lorain Schools Alumni who meet the following criteria:
- Nominees shall be alumni of Lorain Schools (St. Mary’s, Admiral King, Southview, Lorain High, and Lorain Catholic) who have distinguished themselves at a high level of achievement in their particular field of study, life’s work, or community service in areas such as, but not limited to, the arts, business, education, government service, community service, science, and technology.
- Nominees must have graduated at least fifteen years prior to the selection date. Individuals may be nominated posthumously.
- Nominees may also include employees of the Lorain Schools (St. Mary’s, Admiral King, Southview, Lorain High, and Lorain Catholic) who served with distinction.
- Nominations may be submitted by any Lorain Schools Graduate, Lorain community member or member of the Selection Committee.