Annually given by the UST administration and the UST Alumni Association, Inc., the TOTAL Awards also aims to inspire Thomasian students to strive for professionalism and spiritual enrichment especially after their stay at the University.

The alumni awardees are individuals who exude the Thomasian identity characterized by competence in pioneering human endeavors, compassion for other members of the society, and commitment to their profession. These are considered as the hallmarks that make a Thomasian stand out as he/she takes the challenge to live up to the legacy of UST.

Previous TOTAL awardees include former President Diosdado Macapagal, National Artists Leandro Locsin, F. Sionil Jose, and Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana, journalists Teodoro Locsin, Sr., Eugenia Apostol, Jesus Sison, Ben Rodriguez, Ramon Francisco, and Jose Guevarra, stage actress Zeneida Amador, poet Ophelia Dimalanta, glass sculptor Ramon Orlina, ambassador Enrique Syquia, business executives Washington SyCip, Nina Aguas, Peter Favila, Eric Cruz, Tony Tan Caktiong, and a host of other distinguished alumni who have carved a niche for themselves here and abroad.

Aside from the industry-based awardees, the TOTAL Awards also give credit to a Thomasian family and to at least one young Thomasian achiever every year. For further inquiries, interested parties may call up the Public and Alumni Affairs Office at telephone numbers 406-1611 local 8315 and 731-3544 or at fax number 740-9727.