The SBHS Wall of Fame Awards were established in 2002, adding 5 alumni each year. These awards honor the accomplishments of the chosen SBHS alums and position those inducted as role models for current students. The Wall provides our current students and the community with a vision of and a source of pride for the outstanding legacies of Santa Barbara High School. We hope recipients will serve as an inspiration to and a source of pride for the students of Santa Barbara High School, offering students incentive to strive and achieve the goals necessary to succeed in their adult life.
Requirements of nominees (no self-nominations are accepted);
Graduated at least 25 years ago
Alive or deceased
Exemplifies SBHS character, values, and Dons spirit
Achievements can be job related, professional honors and awards, professional affiliations, publications, civic or community involvement, personal achievements and accomplishments, or educational accomplishments
Wall of Fame recipients do not need to be present at the presentation to the school, and may be represented by a family member/friend. Any alumnus may be honored posthumously.
Five SBHS alumni are added to the Wall of Fame each year. There are seven different categories in which alumni are bracketed:
Arts, music, theater, and film
Athletics
Business
Education
Government and politics
Santa Barbara community leader
Science, technology, and medicine
Annual winners are chosen by a committee of alumni, students, and staff. To nominate an alumnus for the Wall of Fame, please use this nomination form.