For Volunteer Service to Students and Early Career Achievement

About the Award

Joe Belle made significant contributions to the University of Dayton's Catholic and Marianist character through his exceptional caring about people.

The Joe Belle Memorial Young Alumni Award is designed to recognize young alumni who carry that same spirit 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. To be eligible, candidates must have graduated from the University of Dayton within the past 10 years.



Past Recipients

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  • Megan Bias '19
  • Clementine Bihiga '09
  • Mandy Brogdon '04
  • Maura Carew '04
  • Jon Dekar '11
  • Thomas J. Dharte '05
  • Justin Forzano '08
  • John Gravier '08
  • Laura Schmitz Keefe '05
  • Michael L. Lofton '05
  • Matt Maroon '06
  • Molly MacCready '08
  • Adam G. Molina '00
  • James "Scott" Murphy '01
  • Nicole Miller Olszewski '08
  • Daniel Rajaiah '13
  • Jeffrey P. Rombach '02
  • Chris Schmidt '99
  • Michael Arafol Sia '20, '23
  • Michael Vehar '05, '09
  • Rashad M. Young '98
  • Sean Young '12