The Staley School of Leadership Studies invites the campus community to the virtual Celebrating Service and Leadership, an annual awards event. Students, community members and groups will be recognized for service in leadership and more.
The live event will take place 4 p.m. Sunday, April 24, in the Leadership Studies Building Town Hall and lobby. Presentation of awards will be followed by a reception with refreshments. Registration is requested by Friday, April 22.
The following individuals and organizations will be recognized:
Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
- Cade Ciesielski, Park City, Kansas
- Sage Collins, Chanute, Kansas
- Ethan Doherty, Girard, Kansas
- Michaela Fullerton, Denver, Colorado
Nonprofit Leadership Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
- Lily Colburn, Manhattan, Kansas
Outstanding Civic Engagement Award
- Abby Goins, Oswego, Kansas
Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader Award
- Lexi Cannizzo, Wichita, Kansas
- Tara Foster, Topeka, Kansas
- Hope Klausmeyer, Goddard, Kansas
- Kinsley Searles, Manhattan, Kansas
Outstanding Student Volunteer
- Jade Gomez-Valdez, Garden City, Kansas
Global Food Systems Leadership Outstanding Senior Award
- Reed Middleton, Hermiston, Oregon
Outstanding Student Organization
- K-State Mortar Board
Outstanding Community Organization
- Manhattan Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee
Susan M. Scott Community Leadership Award
- Jayme Morris-Hardeman, Manhattan, Kansas
Outstanding Service Champion
- Bill Spiegel, Manhattan, Kansas
The Staley School offers a sincere and well-deserved congratulations to all recipients on this list.
“Coming together to recognize and appreciate all that these people and organizations do is more than just a thank you,” said Mary Tolar, Staley School director. “This is a chance to highlight their dedication and passion to causes that they care about, and that make a difference in our world.”
Learn more about the Staley School awards, including past recipients, on our website.