Distinguished Alumni - 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. Any School of Law graduate may nominate another graduate to receive this honor.

Honorary Alumni - 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. Any graduate may nominate a colleague to receive this honor.

How to nominate an award candidate - We encourage all University of Dayton School of Law alumni to nominate a colleague for the Distinguished Alumni Award or the Honorary Alumni Award.

Other Awards

Special Service Award - The Francis J. Conte Special Service Award was created to recognize extraordinary service to 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. Only members of the Alumni Association Board of Trustees may nominate candidates for this award.

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.