The Alumni Association proudly recognizes and honors those individuals that truly reflect the values and ideals of the School of Law in their day-to-day actions through professional integrity, exemplary achievement, extraordinary service, and continued active support.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given 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. Any UDSL graduate may nominate another graduate to receive this honor.
Past Winners
Mark Kitrick ’81, 2022 Recipient
Dale Riedel '04, 2020 Recipient
Justice (Ret.) Elizabeth McClanahan '84, 2017 Recipient
Deborah Hagan '81, 2016 Recipient
Honorable Anthony Capizzi '79, 2015 Recipient
Kermit F. Lowery ’84, 2014 Recipient
Wayne E. Waite ’82, 2013 Recipient
Mary Lynn Readey '87, 2012 Recipient
Terry Miller '77, 2011 Recipient
D. Jeffery Ireland '80, 2010 Recipient
James Kelleher '79, 2009 Recipient
Walter Reynolds '78, 2008 Recipient
Judge Mary Kate Huffman '90, 2007 Recipient
Hon. Mary Donovan '77, 2006 Recipient
Michael B. Coleman '80, 2005 Recipient
Hon. John M. Durkin '83, 2004 Recipient
Gary Schaengold '81, 2003 Recipient
Harry Beyoglides '78, 2002 Recipient
Steve Yuhas '85, 2001 Recipient
Dennis Lieberman '78, 2000 Recipient
Meyer Dreety '34, 1999 Recipient
William H. Frapwell '77, 1998 Recipient
Hon. Daniel G. Gehres '78, 1997 Recipient
A.J. Wagner '77, 1996 Recipient
Arvin S. Miller '84, 1995 Recipient
Thomas P. Whelley II '77, 1994 Recipient
Hon. Barbara P. Gorman '77, 1993 Recipient
Patricia H. Roll '78, 1992 Recipient
Hon Rodney M. Love '33, 1991 Recipient
Ralph J. Hanaghan '30, 1991 Recipient
Joseph E. Keller '29, 1990 Recipient
Mathias H. Heck '30, 1989 Recipient
William H. Wolff Sr. '31, 1988 Recipient
Herbert Jacobson '34, 1987 Recipient
Sara R. Levine '30, 1986 Recipient
Jack Patricoff '31, 1985 Recipient
Hon. Robert McBride '34, 1983 Recipient
Honorable Walter H. Rice Honorary Alumni Award
The Honorable Walter H. Rice Honorary Alumni Award is presented 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. Any graduate may nominate a colleague to receive this honor.
Past Winners
Gregory G. Palmer ’78, 2022 Recipient
Hon. Mary Wiseman, 2020 Recipient
Dale E. Creech, 2017 Recipient
Richard Perna, 2016 Recipient
Merle F. Wilberding, 2015 Recipient
Charles J. Faruki, 2014 Recipient
Richard Saphire, 2013 Recipient
Bruce Snyder, 2012 Recipient
Helenka Marculewicz, 2011 Recipient
Sr. Mary Louise Foley, 2010 Recipient
Neil Freund, 2009 Recipient
Lisa Kloppenberg, 2008 Recipient
Hon. John Kessler, 2007 Recipient
David Greer, 2006 Recipient
Professor Allen Sultan, 2005 Recipient
Mathias H. Heck Jr., 2004 Recipient
Hon. Jeff Froelich, 2003 Recipient
Ira Mickenberg, 2002 Recipient
Nicholas Hollenkamp, 2001 Recipient
Hon. James A. Brogan, 2000 Recipient
Jane Scharrer, 1999 Recipient
Joseph F. Connelly, 1998 Recipient
Hon. George J. Gounaris, 1997 Recipient
Mary E. Keller, 1996 Recipient
Brother Raymond L. Fitz, SM, 1995 Recipient
Hugh E. Wall Jr., 1994 Recipient
Roger J. Makley, 1993 Recipient
Lee C. Falke, 1992 Recipient
Hon. Michael R. Merz, 1991 Recipient
Francis J. Conte, 1990 Recipient
John O. Henry, 1989 Recipient
Hon. William H. Wolff Jr., 1988 Recipient
Hon. Walter S. Porter, 1987 Recipient
E. Dale Searcy, 1986 Recipient
Hon. Robert A. Steinberg, 1985 Recipient
Dennis T. Turner, 1983 Recipient
Hon. Walter H. Rice, 1982 Recipient
Norman George, 1981 Recipient
Richard L. Braun, 1980 Recipient
Steven E. Yuhas Alumni Special Service Award
The 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 and 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.
Past Winners
Gordon P. Kushner ‘91, 2022 Recipient
James E. Byrd ’80 ’84, 2021 Recipient
Gerry Greene '02, 2020 Recipient
Michael W. Mutek '79, 2017 Recipient
Richard Apostolik '77, 2016 Recipient
Hon. Mary Kate Huffman '90, 2015 Recipient
Bob DeRose '91, 2015 Recipient
William L. Jennewein ’86, 2014 Recipient
Christopher B. Epley '99, 2013 Recipient
Tom Whelley II '77, 2012 Recipient
Jeff Rezabek '97, 2011 Recipient
Steve Yuhas '85, 2010 Recipient
Francis J. Conte Special Service Award
The 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 may be given to anyone who supports the School of Law.
Past Winners
Judith A. LaMusga ‘06, 2022 Recipient
Julie Reiter Pellerite ’03, ’09, 2021 Recipient
Lynn M. Reynolds ’95, 2020 Recipient
Jeff Mullins '86, '90, 2019 Recipient
Ellis Jacobs '81, 2017 Recipient
Hon. Barbara P. Gorman '77, 2016 Recipient
Maureen Anderson, 2015 Recipient
Kathy Lee Ellison ’79, 2014 Recipient
Josh Lorentz '01, 2013 Recipient
Eric Chaffee, 2012 Recipient
Thomas Hurney, Jr. '83, 2011 Recipient
Ria Farrell Schalnat '99, 2010 Recipient
Mike Ledbetter '97, 2009 Recipient
Terry Ali, Dave Barnette '79 and Jeff Winwood, 2008 Recipients
Hon. G. Jack Davis, Lori Shaw '87 and Thomas P. Whelley II '77, 2007 Recipients
Kel Dickinson and Mary Louise Dreety, 2006 Recipients
Glen Dewar '89 and Charlie Faruki, 2005 Recipients
Bruce Snyder, 2000 Recipient
William H. Frapwell '77, Hon. Daniel G. Gehres '78, Marybeth Rutledge '82 and A.J. Wagner '77, 1999 Recipients
Richard P. Perna Young Alumni Award of Excellence
The Richard P. Perna Young Alumni Award of Excellence recognizes a UDSL graduate who has made a significant leadership, career and/or service contribution to their community, the School Of Law or the legal profession within 10 years of graduation. Members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors nominate candidates for this award.
Past Winners
Jasmin Hurley ’16, 2022 Recipient
Rodney Jacobs Jr. '15, 2021 Recipient
Michelle M. Thompson ’16, 2020 Recipient
Scot Ganow '09, 2019 Recipient
Jane Novick '12, 2017 Recipient
President's Award
The President's Award is reserved for an individual who provides outstanding and remarkable support to the School of Law and its mission. A recipient is chosen and the recognition is awarded at the discretion of the president of the Alumni Association.
Past Winners
Harry G. Beyoglides, Jr. ’78, 2022 Recipient
Paul E. McGreal, 2015 Recipient
Lee Ann Ross, 2008 Recipient
Jeff Rezabek '97, 2005 Recipient
Tom Hagel, 2003 Recipient
Bob Kress, 2002 Recipient
Janet DeBanto, 2001 Recipient
Gary Schaengold '81, 2000 recipient
Sr. Mary Louise Foley, 1997 Recipient
Tim Stonecash, 1995 Recipient