When asked about their 2021 Sanctae Crucis Award ahead of the virtual celebration on May 4, 2021, each honoree offered a variation of the above. In every interview, they expressed surprise and humility, citing the family, friends, colleagues and fellow alumni who helped them on their path to the highest non-degree honor that the College of the Holy Cross awards alumni.
Each of this year’s honorees made life-saving and essential contributions in their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. As they see it, it’s all in a day’s work. And it is work that they’re committed to continue long after the pandemic has subsided, to create a more just and equitable future.