Alumni & Community Recognition

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to society by taking the best of what Catholic education has to offer and sharing it with others. The Award recipient is determined by a committee composed of individuals who have a vested and objective interest in promoting and acknowledging the achievements of our alumni.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented at the annual Homecoming and Alumni Awards  Night in the fall. Nominations are accepted year round. You can complete a nomination for the Hackett Catholic Prep Distinguished Award online or contact [email protected], 269.381.2646, ext. 108.

2025
Joseph Cekola
Class of 1980

2024
Thomas B. Martin
Class of 1974

2023
Fr. John Fleckenstein
Class of 1988

2021
Ed Amat
Class of 1983

2020
Rod O’Brien
Class of 1951

2010-2019
Chuck Caldwell, Class of 1968
Kelli Rowley Rider, Class of 1982
B. Joseph White, Class of 1964
Pat Byrne, Class of 1972
Katie Caldwell Hudson, Class of 1970
Sister Marilyn Sullivan, Class of 1949

2000-2009
Thomas J. Moore, Class of 1961
Lou La Scala, Class of 1960
Donald T. McNally, Class of 1982
James H. Simonds Jr. DPM, Class of 1976
Patricia Kubicek Johnson, Class of 1967
James M. Johnson, Class of 1967
Fred C. Tenover, Ph.D, Class of 1972
David W. McMorrow, Class of 1963

1990-1999
David Gardiner, Class of 1965
Rosemary (Stanton) Gardiner, Class of 1965
Joyce McNally, Class of 1956
Susan Neilson, Class of 1974
Ruth Yerks, Class of 1932
James Casey, Class of 1951
Charles A. Shane, Class of 1939

The Monsignor John R. Hackett Bishops’ Service Award is awarded yearly to an adult member of the Hackett school community (not limited to alumni) who embodies the spirit of caring and volunteerism that makes the home of the Irish a very special place. The award is presented in the honor of the Bishops of the Diocese of Kalamazoo whose collective vision is lived out through the mission of the school.

The Award recipient is determined by a committee composed of individuals who have a vested and objective interest in promoting and acknowledging the achievements of individuals within our Irish school community. 

The Bishops’ Service Award is presented at the annual Homecoming and Alumni Awards Night in the fall. Nominations are accepted year round. You can complete a Bishops' Service Award nomination form online or contact [email protected], 269.381.2646, ext. 108.

2025
Monsignor Michael Hazard

2024
Neoma Kilway

2023 
Tim & Sarah Harding

2022
David & Rosemary Gardiner

2021
Jeannine Boehm

2010-2019
2019: Drew Uryga
2017: Mary Clausen-Beck
2016: Jay & Lori Yelton
2015: Dan Pfeffer
2014: James & Barbara Gilbert
2013: Mark & Karen Weishaar
2012: Fr. Lawrence Farrell
2011: Jane Knuth
2010: Louis McGuire  

2000-2009
2009: Ginny & Rich Gazley
2008: Ed & Betty Hartmann
2007: Sara Harris
2006:Jan Boyle
2005: Ree Millard
2004: Richard Soisson & Norris Sutton
2003: Mike Janssen