ERIE, Pa. — More than a dozen student leaders and campus organizations were honored at the Excellence in Student Leadership and Service Awards at Penn State Behrend. The program was held in McGarvey Commons on April 14.
The awards recognize students and student organizations that have contributed to an active, engaging campus community.
“You cannot overstate the higher-order learning you add to your college education simply by involving yourself in organizations that interest you,” Chancellor Ralph Ford said. “Being involved on campus brings a social benefit, but it also can introduce you to a career path you hadn’t considered, or a mentor who can guide you through your first job search.”
The following students and student organizations were recognized at this year’s program:
Guy W. Wilson Award: Jennifer Gustafson, Natrona Heights
Student Government Association President’s Award: Jordan Morschhauser, Erie
Most Outstanding Student Organization Award: Multi-Cultural Council
Most Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Award: Ashley Kaminski
Most Outstanding Student Organization President: Mandy Zheng, Pittsburgh, Multi-Cultural Council
Most Outstanding Student Organization Member: Isabella Porco, Tarentum, Lion Ambassadors
Most Outstanding Student Organization Officer: Sam Andrew, Espyville, Behrend Benefiting THON
Most Outstanding Program Award: Multi-Cultural Council, for Culture Fest
Outstanding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Award: Multi-Cultural Council, for Unity Week
Outstanding Collaborative Program: Lion Entertainment Board, Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council, for “A Night in Winter Wonderland”
Most Outstanding Adult Learner Award: Katrell Hayman, Erie
Irvin H. Kochel Lion Ambassador Award: Jimmy Landy, State College; Isabella Porco, Tarentum; AJ Grassi, Altoona; Miranda Johns, Bethel Park
Alumni Society Leadership Award: Jennifer Gustafson, Natrona Heights
Larry and Kathryn Smith Philanthropy Award: Behrend Benefiting THON, for 24 FAC
Excellence in Service Award: Lion Entertainment Board, for Lion’s Pantry Drive
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Individual Service Award: Yingxin (Cindy) Wu, Beijing, China
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Organization Award: Multi-Cultural Council
Christopher M. Geitner Award: Samuel Andrew, Espyville
Colten Brown, Mr. Penn State Behrend, Award: Maribeth Miller, Warren; and Michal Bosek, Philadelphia
Conor F. MacMannis Memorial Award: Brandan Kapp, Knox