Warren Belin (‘90) Awarded Pete Moffitt Courage Award
11/3/2025 9:54:00 AM | Football, General
Established in 2012 in honor of Pete Moffitt (’84), who displayed extraordinary bravery during his battle with ALS, the award is presented annually to a Wake Forest student-athlete, coach, or alumnus who exemplifies remarkable resilience and courage.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Former Wake Forest football standout Warren Belin has been named the recipient of the 2025 Pete Moffitt Courage Award, honoring his remarkable perseverance, character, and unwavering commitment to the Demon Deacon spirit.
The Pete Moffitt Courage Award is presented annually to a former Wake Forest student-athlete, coach, or administrator who has displayed exceptional courage in facing personal challenges, while continuing to embody the determination and resilience that define Wake Forest Athletics.
Belin, a 1990 graduate and four-year letterman at linebacker for the Demon Deacons, built his reputation on toughness, leadership, and an unmatched work ethic during his playing career. He carried those same qualities into an accomplished coaching career, serving on the staffs at Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, Georgia, and the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
Off the field, Belin is courageously battling Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer with the same determination and spirit that defined him as a player and coach. His fight has been marked by extraordinary resilience and grace, serving as an inspiration to his family, friends, and the entire Wake Forest community. His perseverance in the face of this challenge reflects the very values the Pete Moffitt Courage Award was created to honor.
Belin becomes the 13th recipient of the Pete Moffitt Courage Award, joining a distinguished group of honorees who have carried on the legacy of Pete Moffitt, a beloved member of the Wake Forest family remembered for his spirit and determination.
Belin will be formally recognized during the Demon Deacons game against Delaware on Saturday, Nov. 22, where he will be honored in front of the Wake Forest community.
What They're Saying
2025 - Warren Belin ('90), Football Alumni and Former Assistant Coach
2024 - Bill Stines
2023 - Dr. Kyle Young ('65, MD '69, P'93, P'98, P'98, P'98)
2022 - Carl Tucker ('68, P '95, P '97, P '04, GP '28)
2021 - Larry McCreary (MALS '09)
2019 – Luke Orman ('04), Track & Field
2018 – Jim "Butch" Williams ('62, J.D.'66, P'89, P92, P'96), Football
2017 – Dr. Wiley Doby ('70, PhD '84, P '02)
2016 – Allan Head ('68, JD '69, P '92, P '98), Track & Field
2015 – Homer Brookshire ('68), Football
2014 – Heather Holmes, Former Volleyball Head Coach
2013 – Rodney Rogers ('94), Men's Basketball
2012 – Tom Walter, Current Baseball Head Coach
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Former Wake Forest football standout Warren Belin has been named the recipient of the 2025 Pete Moffitt Courage Award, honoring his remarkable perseverance, character, and unwavering commitment to the Demon Deacon spirit.
The Pete Moffitt Courage Award is presented annually to a former Wake Forest student-athlete, coach, or administrator who has displayed exceptional courage in facing personal challenges, while continuing to embody the determination and resilience that define Wake Forest Athletics.
Belin, a 1990 graduate and four-year letterman at linebacker for the Demon Deacons, built his reputation on toughness, leadership, and an unmatched work ethic during his playing career. He carried those same qualities into an accomplished coaching career, serving on the staffs at Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, Georgia, and the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
Off the field, Belin is courageously battling Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer with the same determination and spirit that defined him as a player and coach. His fight has been marked by extraordinary resilience and grace, serving as an inspiration to his family, friends, and the entire Wake Forest community. His perseverance in the face of this challenge reflects the very values the Pete Moffitt Courage Award was created to honor.
Belin becomes the 13th recipient of the Pete Moffitt Courage Award, joining a distinguished group of honorees who have carried on the legacy of Pete Moffitt, a beloved member of the Wake Forest family remembered for his spirit and determination.
Belin will be formally recognized during the Demon Deacons game against Delaware on Saturday, Nov. 22, where he will be honored in front of the Wake Forest community.
What They're Saying
- Warren Belin ('90):
- "I am deeply grateful and humbled to be selected as the 2025 recipient of the Pete Moffitt Courage Award. My sincere thanks go to the Moffitt family and Wake Forest Athletics for this special honor. At first, I hesitated to accept the nomination, as I never wanted this recognition to be about me. But as I reflect on Pete and the many courageous individuals who have received this award before me, I realized I, too, could use this opportunity to help raise awareness about the importance of early cancer screening and, hopefully, be an encouragement to others who face their own daily battles.Over the past 33 years as a football coach, I have been blessed by the Lord with the chance to build meaningful relationships with players, their families, colleagues, and the communities where we have lived. Through all of life's challenges, my ultimate goal has remained the same: to let God's light shine through me, to reflect His love, and to approach both football and life's daily struggles with a positive mindset and a greater purpose—to be a true Champion in Life."
- Head Coach Jake Dickert:
- "Warren Belin's courage in his fight against Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer is an incredible example for our football program and the entire Wake Forest community. His toughness as a player and coach continues to shine through today, and our team is proud to recognize him as part of the Demon Deacon family."
- Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie:
- "Warren Belin's strength in the face of Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer cancer is nothing short of remarkable. Just as he inspired teammates and players with his toughness and leadership, he now inspires the entire Wake Forest family with his courage and grace. Warren embodies the spirit of Pete Moffitt and reminds us all of the power of resilience."
2025 - Warren Belin ('90), Football Alumni and Former Assistant Coach
2024 - Bill Stines
2023 - Dr. Kyle Young ('65, MD '69, P'93, P'98, P'98, P'98)
2022 - Carl Tucker ('68, P '95, P '97, P '04, GP '28)
2021 - Larry McCreary (MALS '09)
2019 – Luke Orman ('04), Track & Field
2018 – Jim "Butch" Williams ('62, J.D.'66, P'89, P92, P'96), Football
2017 – Dr. Wiley Doby ('70, PhD '84, P '02)
2016 – Allan Head ('68, JD '69, P '92, P '98), Track & Field
2015 – Homer Brookshire ('68), Football
2014 – Heather Holmes, Former Volleyball Head Coach
2013 – Rodney Rogers ('94), Men's Basketball
2012 – Tom Walter, Current Baseball Head Coach
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