UNIVERSITY AND STUDENT PARTNERS
This Year's Partner
We are proud to partner with Xavier University of Louisiana to present the 2025 Opus Prize.
"The Opus Prize lifts up people and organizations who have accomplished extraordinary things for the good of humanity. By hosting the Opus Prize, we hope to shine a light on the finalists to inspire another generation of servant-leaders."
— President Reynold Verret
The theme of the upcoming year’s Opus Prize is “Promoting a More Just and Humane Society,” The theme underscores faith as a driving force for positive and creative change in the world.
“For 20 years, the Opus Prize Foundation has witnessed ‘wonders working’ as our Catholic university partners bring creativity and passion in the success of the Prize," said Daniel McGinty, executive director of the Opus Prize Foundation.
To learn more about the 2025 Opus Prize at Xavier University click here.
Opus Prize Ambassadors on the Impact of the 2024 Opus Prize Finalists
Learn more about our selection process.
Partnering with Universities and Students
University campuses are driving innovation, and students are eager to make a difference. The Opus Prize connects Catholic universities and their students with faith-filled entrepreneurs. The result is a mutually beneficial connection, advancing the mission of those doing good around the world by inspiring students to support global causes.
TIMELINE
June - September: Partner University alumni and friends submit nominations
September - December: Partner University conducts initial vetting and selects distinguished pool of jurors
January - February: Juror pool meets and selects 3 finalists
March - May: Due diligence site visits conducted by Partner University students, faculty, and members of the Opus Prize Board of Directors
June: Due diligence reports prepared and reviewed by the Opus Prize Board of Directors
July: Opus Prize Board of Directors selects one $1 million laureate and two $100,000 finalists
November: Partner University hosts Opus Prize awards week, culminating in the awards ceremony
