2017 Alumni Awards Nomination Form
Name of Nominator (please print): __________________________________
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given each year to a University of Dayton School of Law
graduate who reflects the School’s values of professional integrity and community service
through achievements of exceptional merit, honor and influence. These outstanding graduates
demonstrate a sustained dedication to justice, ethics and integrity through distinguished
professional accomplishments.
Name of Candidate: _____________________________________
Honorable Walter H. Rice Honorary Alumni Award
The Honorable Walter H. Rice Honorary Alumni Award is presented each year to an individual
who is not a graduate of the University of Dayton School of Law, but who represents the ideals
of the School through exemplary achievement. This award recognizes significant contributions to
the legal profession, the community and the School of Law.
Name of Candidate: _____________________________________
Steven E. Yuhas Special Service Award
Steven E. Yuhas Alumni Special Service Award was created in 2010 in honor of Steve Yuhas'
dedication to the School of Law and his accomplishments as president of the Alumni
Association. The award recognizes a University of Dayton School of Law graduate’s
extraordinary service and contributions to the Alumni Association, the School of Law, its
students as well as the community. The award recognizes individuals who have been deeply
involved in the work of the Alumni Association and the School of Law through exceptional
contributions of time, talent and financial assistance.
Name of Candidate: _____________________________________
Francis J. Conte Special Service Award
Francis J. Conte Special Service Award recognizes an individual’s extraordinary community
service, as reflected in the School’s Catholic and Marianist values, and support for the School of
Law through donations of time, talent or financial assistance. This award is not reserved for
alumni, but may be given to anyone who supports the School of Law.
Name of Candidate: _____________________________________
Support of Nomination
Please include a one-page summary supporting your nominations. This may include information
about the candidate such as professional activity, employment, honors, distinctions, leadership
qualities, involvement with professional or community organizations and the University of
Dayton School of Law, or a brief explanation that supports your reason for nomination. To see a
list of Past Award Winners please visit the UDSL Website at
http://www.udayton.edu/law/alumni/.
Submission
Submit nominations by Friday, January 21, 2017, to:
Mail:
University of Dayton School of Law
Office of External Relations
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469-2772
Fax: (937) 229-4769
E-Mail: lawalumni@udayton.edu
All University of Dayton School of Law graduates are encouraged to nominate a candidate. The
Alumni Association Board of Trustees will vote to determine winners. Awards will be presented
at the annual Alumni Weekend celebration.
Please call the Office of External Relations at (937) 229-3793 with any questions. Thank you.