Belle Turner Lynch has supported Oglethorpe University since she graduated from the institution more than 50 years ago. Throughout this time, Lynch has been an active volunteer and philanthropic leader. In addition to establishing several endowments, she helped fund the construction of new dormitories and a campus center and provided the lead gift for the university's first comprehensive campaign—OUR TIME. Beyond her financial support, Lynch served on the institution's board of trustees for 35 years during which she chaired multiple committees and served a term as board chair—the first woman to lead the board. She also co-chaired the OUR TIME campaign (2010-2012) and currently serves as honorary co-chair for the campaign to raise support for the I.W. "Ike" Cousins Center for Science and Innovation.
About the award
The Ernest T. Stewart Award for Alumni Volunteer Involvement recognizes an individual for service to one’s alma mater and is named for the first executive director of the American Alumni Council, one of CASE’s two predecessor organizations. It is the highest honor that CASE presents to an alumni volunteer.
