Special Awards

Special Awards

The AFROTC Award

The gift of the President of Loyola Marymount University to the graduating senior in the Air Force ROTC who exemplifies the high ideals of the University through leadership and service to AFROTC, the school, and the community.

The Samuel Z. Arkoff Awards

The gift of Samuel Z. Arkoff, awarded annually in two categories of achievement: best film and best full-length film script by an undergraduate student.

Eugene Escallier Foreign Study Scholarship Award

An endowed gift of Lucien Escallier to a full-time junior or senior student for educational enrichment through travel and foreign study within the area where western culture was born.

The Jack Haley, Jr., Film Award

Originally created by Jack Haley, Sr., and now supported by a grant from Jack Haley, Jr. Designed to foster and encourage excellence in student film production.

Rev. James N. Loughran, S.J., Award for Community Service

Presented to the outstanding graduating senior in good academic standing who, through his/her leadership, activities, and involvement with the community beyond the campus and throughout his or her years at Loyola Marymount University, has improved relations between the community and the University and has created a positive view of Loyola Marymount University. The recipient has exemplified Jesuit and Marymount ideals of hard work and generosity, has had a significant impact in off-campus service, and has given promise of selfless and effective leadership in the years ahead.

Sr. Raymunde McKay, R.S.H.M., Service and Leadership Award for Seniors

Presented to ten graduating seniors in good academic standing who, during their years at Loyola Marymount, have excelled as leaders and servants. The recipients of the McKay Award have: been instrumental in initiating change; taken on leadership roles that have motivated their peers to challenge themselves and others; enriched the quality of University life by building school spirit and by creating a positive and respectful community; and given selflessly of their time and energy in an attempt to make the world—that of the University, local community, and nation—a better place.