Creating Change and Sharing Flyer Pride

The University of Dayton has a long tradition of honoring its talented and committed alumni around the globe. Our alumni are actively creating change in their communities and inspiring the students who are following in their footsteps. We are immensely proud of all they have accomplished throughout the years.


2025 Honorees
Jeff Hoagland ’91

Distinguished Alumni Award link-arrow link-arrow

The award is given to a person who has sustained a record of accomplishment and whose reputation is widespread. The 2025 honoree is Jeff Hoagland ’91.

Kelly Mallon Young ’91

Christian Service Award link-arrow link-arrow

The Christian Service Award is presented to alumni whose life’s work best reflects the unique quality of service and sacrifice to others, consistent with the Marianist identity of the University of Dayton. The 2025 honoree is Kelly Mallon Young ’91.

Mariana Lanzarini-Lopes ’15

Joe Belle Memorial Young Alumni Award link-arrow link-arrow

The Joe Belle Memorial Young Alumni Award recognizes young alumni who carry Joe’s spirit of care and have shown great promise and accomplishment in their chosen profession, service to their community or service to the University of Dayton and its mission. The 2025 honoree is Mariana Lanzarini-Lopes ’15.

Ankur Gopal ’00 and Don Dailey ’74

Special Achievement Award link-arrow link-arrow

The Special Achievement Award is given for outstanding achievement in business, in industry, through professional excellence, by civic activity or by service to the community. The 2025 honorees are Ankur Gopal ’00 and Don Dailey ’74.

Destiny Watson ’20

Special Service Award link-arrow link-arrow

The Special Service Award is presented to an alumnus who has performed a special service or displayed exceptional diligence on behalf of the University of Dayton. The 2025 honoree is Destiny Watson ’20.


Do You Know An Outstanding Alumnus?
We encourage you to identify and nominate UD alumni who, through their service and achievements, have lived up to the motto Learn, Lead and Serve.
Aerial view of the chapel, St Joe's and St. Mary's