Awards and Citations Received by Grace McDonald, FSPA
April 26, 1969: Viterbo College Alumnae Association Distinguished Alumna Award
August 12, 1970: Greater La Crosse Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Service to the Community Award as President of Viterbo College
December 1971: President’s Club of Viterbo College Distinguished Citizen and Friend of Independent Higher Education as generous benefactor and member of the President’s Club
May 1975: Dedication and naming of McDonald Terrace apartment complex for resident students at Viterbo College
May 14, 1978: Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Viterbo College
April 14, 1978: The Viterbo College Board of Advisors Pope John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service exemplifying the spirit of Pope John XXIII
June 1984: The Catholic Diocese of Spokane Award in recognition and appreciation for dedicated service
1989: Awarded the Cross of Merit with Silver Star Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
April 26, 1992: Invested as a Lady of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem; nominated by Bishop John Paul, Diocese of La Crosse
May 2, 1996: Viterbo College Father J. Thomas Finucan Award for having promoted, demonstrated, and given personal manifestation, to an outstanding degree, to the mission of Viterbo College; particularly the Christian and humanistic dimensions which foster the development of the whole person
September 27, 1997: Cited as Visionary Leader for the Fine Arts Center on the plaque dedicating the atrium addition of the center on the occasion of the Fine Arts Center Silver Anniversary
May 14, 2000: Designated Director Emerita of Viterbo College