The Pillar Award is given to an individual who has shown generous and ongoing support to the Peoria Notre Dame community by sharing their time, talent, and treasure. The recipient could be a parent, alumni, former faculty, or anyone in the community that has given themselves over the years to support the school. Mitch Gilfillan...Read More

This award is in memory of General Wayne A. Downing, (5/10/40-7/18/07) a 1958 Spalding Institute graduate who retired as a four-star general from the U.S. Army. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy and received an MBA from Tulane University. He finished his career as Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Special Operations Command in 1996. The...Read More

The Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Distinguished Alumni Award is an annual award given to an alum of the Academy of Our Lady, Spalding Institute, Bergan High School, or Peoria Notre Dame who has shown loyalty to Catholic education, is active in the Catholic community, and has reached professional achievements. James Rochford James (Jim) Rochford has...Read More