{"id":19569,"date":"2025-04-10T09:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T13:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/?p=19569"},"modified":"2025-04-11T08:21:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T12:21:59","slug":"elizabethtown-college-announces-2024-25-student-awards-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2025\/04\/10\/elizabethtown-college-announces-2024-25-student-awards-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Elizabethtown College Announces 2024-25 Student Awards Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Elizabethtown College honored the outstanding efforts of its students by offering awards across various areas of campus at the 47th annual Student Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 9. The awards categories included the overall Distinguished Student Awards and the Points of Distinction Award \u2013 the highest Student Life honor a student can receive at Etown.<\/p>\n<p>Distinguished Student Awards are given to two students from each class year who have shown the effective integration of the four signature learning attributes at Etown: relationship-centered learning, international and cross-cultural perspectives, real-world learning, and purposeful life work. Out of these winners, the Points of Distinction Award is given to the student believed to have shown this integration to the highest degree. Students are nominated for these awards through faculty, staff, and\/or students and then must submit an application that includes an essay focusing on a key learning experience from their time at Etown. <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjC8rdz\">View photos from this year&#8217;s ceremony.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2024-25 Points of Distinction Award<br \/>\n<\/strong>The College has announced the winner of the 2024-25 Points of Distinction Award is\u00a0<strong>Samantha Machmer \u201925<\/strong>, an Occupational Therapy major with a Human Services minor. In addition to her excellent academic standing, Machmer is heavily involved within the campus community, serving multiple roles throughout her time at Etown within the Residence Life Office, working as a Resident Assistant for two years, and currently as a Community Assistant where she supervises up to 120 students per year. She is also actively involved in the community, living out the College&#8217;s Educate for Service motto by volunteering at fundraising events for the American Cancer Society, working as a Support Service Professional for United Cerebral Palsy, a Substitute Paraprofessional for Education Staffing Solutions, and a Volunteer Puppy Raiser for Susquehanna Service Dogs.<\/p>\n<p>Among many other on-campus roles, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2024\/10\/22\/student-led-service-dog-training-program-continues-to-grow-at-elizabethtown-college\/\">Machmer is the Founder and President of Dogs in the Dell<\/a>, a program affiliated with Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD), which allows college students to raise service dogs on campus.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">&#8220;I am so grateful to Elizabethtown College for all of the opportunities I have been given that have led me to where I am today,&#8221; Machmer said. &#8220;I am blessed to have such wonderful mentors, professors, friends, and family who have been by my side every step of the way.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>2024-25 Distinguished Student Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Avonlea Lechleitner &#8217;28, Biotechnology major<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Laire Cafirma &#8217;28, International Business &amp; Health Care Administration major<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Julia Ivery &#8217;27, Biology-Health Professions major<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kalen Tendo \u201927, Legal Studies major<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Melany Bedoya &#8217;26, Psychology major, Human Services &amp; Spanish minor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mildred Nwachukwu-Innocent &#8217;26, Computer Science major, Data Analytics minor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adeline Gerz &#8217;25, Music Therapy major, Psychology minor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ahsa Sadhukhan &#8217;25, Biology-Health Professions major<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Student Life Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Student Life Council honors Etown students for their leadership and contributions around campus with awards in the following categories: Leadership, Leadership on the Horizon, and Resilience in Growth. Student Life Council awards include the Omnia Award which identifies the most well-rounded student who is \u201cgood in all things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s Omnia Award winner is <strong>Ariea O\u2019Krepka \u201925<\/strong>, a Social Studies Education major, and Sociology minor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leader on the Horizon Award: <strong>Kalen Tendo \u201927<\/strong>, <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Legal Studies major<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Leadership Award:\u00a0<strong>Gabriella Lozada \u201926<\/strong>, Music Therapy major;\u00a0<strong>Erina Fortune \u201926<\/strong>, Political Science major, Philosophy &amp; Biology minor<\/li>\n<li>Resilience in Growth Award:\u00a0<strong>Merzadee Buys \u201925<\/strong>, Public Relations major, Marketing minor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Student Employment Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Student Life Council honors Etown students for their leadership and contributions around campus with awards for student employees.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chaplain Office: <strong>Sheridan Smink &#8217;25<\/strong>, Social Work major, Psychology minor<\/li>\n<li>OSA: <strong>Kathryn Hart &#8217;25<\/strong>, International Business major, Marketing minor<\/li>\n<li>Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being &#8211; Group Fitness Instructor: <strong>Alli Walker &#8217;26<\/strong>, Health Sciences major, Spanish minor;\u00a0Intramural Staff: <strong>EJ Dennison &#8217;25<\/strong>, Environmental Science major;\u00a0SWAG: <strong>Gabby Petridge &#8217;27<\/strong>, Healthcare Administration major, Public Health minor;\u00a0Fitness Center: <strong>Madison Drumheller &#8217;24, OTD &#8217;25<\/strong>, Occupational Therapy major;\u00a0Overall RecWell Team Member: <strong>DaniRae Renno &#8217;25<\/strong>, Journalism ( Professional Writing) &amp; English major<\/li>\n<li>Advancement &#8211; Phoneathon: <strong>Sarah McCarthy &#8217;28<\/strong>, Spanish Education &amp; Early Childhood Education major<\/li>\n<li>ITS: <strong>Austin Keens &#8217;25<\/strong>, Mathematics- Applied Mathematics major, Music minor<\/li>\n<li>Library: <strong>Allyson Klansek &#8217;25<\/strong>, Health Sciences major, Psychology minor<\/li>\n<li>Dining Services:\u00a0<strong>Kirsten Dorsey &#8217;25<\/strong>, English- Professional Writing &amp; Graphic Design major, Music minor; <strong>Bri Hastings &#8217;26<\/strong>, Music Education major; <strong>Kae Kennedy &#8217;27<\/strong>, Japanese &amp; English Literature major, Religious Studies &amp; Asian Studies minors; <strong>Grady Zigner &#8217;26<\/strong>, Criminal Justice &amp; Political Science major, Sociology minor; <strong>Hali Homer &#8217;27<\/strong>, Biology-Health Professions major<\/li>\n<li>Athletics: <strong>Emilie Brinser &#8217;25<\/strong>, Public Relations major, History, Public Heritage Studies, Coaching, &amp; Graphic Design minors; <strong>Emma Sabalaske &#8217;26<\/strong>, Marketing major; <strong>DeMarco Bell &#8217;28<\/strong>, Engineering major; <strong>Jude Ashley &#8217;26<\/strong>, Exercise Science major; <strong>Julia Nolt &#8217;26<\/strong>, Accounting major, Economics minor<\/li>\n<li>Coordinators of the Year: <strong>Lucy Nix &#8217;26<\/strong>, Public Health major; <strong>JD Panckeri &#8217;26<\/strong>, Biology-Health Professions major, French minor; <strong>Mikayla DeMatt &#8217;25<\/strong>, Environmental Science &amp; Public Health major, Religious Studies minor<\/li>\n<li>Procotor of the Year: <strong>Kirra Johnson &#8217;26<\/strong>, Environmental Science major, Fine Art minor<\/li>\n<li>Learning Zone Tutor: <strong>Skylar Mumford &#8217;26<\/strong>, Finance major, Family Business &amp; Entrepreneurship &amp; Marketing minors; <strong>Emory Barton &#8217;27<\/strong>, Legal Studies major, Family Business &amp; Entrepreneurship minor; <strong>Ryan Kraychik &#8217;27<\/strong>, Biology-Health Professions major; <strong>Keagan Kinney &#8217;26<\/strong>, Engineering- Mechanical major, Mathematics minor<\/li>\n<li>Writing Tutors: <strong>Caroline Czerpak &#8217;25<\/strong>, English Education &amp; Sociology major; <strong>Kaitlyn McDermott &#8217;26<\/strong>, Health Sciences major, Human Services minor<\/li>\n<li>Non Academic Department Office Staff: <strong>DaniRae Renno &#8217;25<\/strong>, Journalism ( Professional Writing) &amp; English major; <strong>Brendan Guy &#8217;25<\/strong>, Public Health major, Political Science, Human Services &amp; Communications minors; <strong>Alexis Cooper &#8217;25<\/strong>, Criminal Justice major<\/li>\n<li>Music Department: <strong>Macey Lake &#8217;26<\/strong>, Music Education major;\u00a0<strong>Zach Deah &#8217;26<\/strong>, Music Education major<\/li>\n<li>Academic TA&#8217;s\/Tutors:\u00a0<strong>Elizabeth Wasylyk &#8217;27<\/strong>, Environmental Science &amp; Public Health major, Business Administration minor; <strong>Maura Bradney &#8217;25<\/strong>, Public Health major; <strong>Nicholas Kuhn &#8217;26<\/strong>, Health Sciences major, Biology minor; <strong>Jennah Hoke &#8217;25<\/strong>, Biochemistry &amp; Molecular Biology major; <strong>Angelina Giglio-Tos &#8217;25<\/strong>, Chemistry major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Students in Service Employment Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Student Life Council honors Etown students for their leadership and contributions around campus with awards for Student in Service Employment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peer Mentor<strong>: Ashley Hutton \u201925<\/strong>, Social Work major, Psychology minor<\/li>\n<li>RA of the Year<strong>: Delaney Peckham \u201925<\/strong>, Psychology-PreMCP 3+2 major, Creative Writing &amp; Women &amp; Gender Studies minors<\/li>\n<li>RA Legacy Award<strong>: Samantha Machmer <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201925<\/span><\/strong>, Occupational Therapy major, Human Services minor<\/li>\n<li>Ubuntu\/Excellence in Equity<strong>: Juriel Diaz &#8217;26<\/strong>, Environmental Science major, Data Analytics minor<\/li>\n<li>Kinesis<strong>: Abbie Machmer &#8217;25<\/strong>, Psychology major, English Literature minor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Career Development Center<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Etown\u2019s Career Development Center recognizes a student that successfully completed the College&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/centers\/career\/\">Career Action Plan<\/a>, which is the gateway to a successful and fulfilling professional journey for Elizabethtown College students.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Career Development Center Career Action Plan: <strong>Neil Divins \u201925<\/strong>, Chemistry major, English Professional Writing minor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Blueprint Program Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Elizabethtown College is committed to providing students with a quality education that will help them develop leadership skills, better their well-being and connectedness, and enhance relationship building. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/programs\/blueprint\/index.aspx\">Etown Blue Print program<\/a> provides students with a roadmap for this journey, acts as a bridge between campus and local communities, fosters life skills, and creates professional connections that extend outside the classroom.<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For the third annual Blueprint Program Awards, Etown students were honored in recognition of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the the personal<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and professional growth they have achieved. The following students were recognized as Blue Print Certificate winners:\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sarah Abadi \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emily Baer &#8217;25<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thatcher Baney \u201927<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Parker Blevins \u201926<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Madison Cannon \u201927<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alison Carneal \u201926<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alyssa Crane \u201925<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Caroline Czerpak \u201925,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Juriel Diaz \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Lorelei Eck &#8217;25, Hailey Erickson &#8217;26,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Olivia Fabiano \u201925,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Megan Fleming \u201927,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kaitlyn Gilmore \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Karli Jones \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zach Kleinfelter \u201927,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lauren Lockwood \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Samantha Machmer \u201925,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Skylar Mumford \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tainan Nunes \u201925,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Antonia Raimondo \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ryan Ramler \u201925,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rena Rankin \u201925,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hannah Rosborough \u201925,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sam Small \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hanna Tran \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kaitlyn Wickenheiser \u201926,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Elsa Woodarek &#8217;26,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Julia Yudichak &#8217;25, and<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Grady Zigner &#8217;26<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The following seniors were honored with Blue Jay Blue Print Awards:\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Curstin Carpenter \u201925<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Business Administration major, Marketing minor;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Neil Divins \u201925<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Chemistry major, English Professional Writing minor;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Brendan Guy \u201925<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Public Health major, Political Science, Human Services &amp; Communications minors;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kathryn Hart \u201925,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0International Business major, Marketing minor;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gabriel Karl \u201925<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Political Science &amp; Economics major, International Studies &amp; Public Health minors;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Isaac Kraenbring \u201925<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Chemistry major;\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Abbie Machmer \u201925<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Psychology, English Literature minor; <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Griffin MacLaren &#8217;25<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Mathematics Education major, Coaching minor; <strong>Ariea O&#8217;Krepka &#8217;25<\/strong>, Social Studies Education &amp; History major; <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Delaney Peckham &#8217;25<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Psychology- PreMCP 3+2 major, Creative Writing &amp; Women Gender Studies minors; <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ahsa Sadhukhan &#8217;25<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Biology-Health Professions major; <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emma Sager &#8217;25<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Social Work major; <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alexa Scheetz &#8217;25<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Physics Education major, Psychology minor.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2024-25 Center for Community and Civic Engagement Awards<br \/>\n<\/strong>Etown\u2019s Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) awards student (s) and a student organization that demonstrates a commitment to benefiting the lives of others and a commitment to the College\u2019s Motto of Educate for Service. These awards are selected by the College\u2019s CCCE staff.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CCCE Student Service Learning Award: <strong>Hanna Tran \u201926<\/strong>, Biology-Health professions major, Medical Humanities minor;\u00a0<strong>Macey Coll \u201927<\/strong>, Early Childhood Education major, Architectural Studies minor<\/li>\n<li>CCCE Club Community Service Award: <strong>Wrestling Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Student Assembly Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carole Issak Academic Service Award \u2013 Julia Finley \u201927, Social Work &amp; Public Health major<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Carole L. Isaak was a professor in the English department for over two decades, from 1988-2010. During her tenure, she recognized the importance of using one\u2019s education to help others. Carole was a key advocator for the Center for Student Success and made a strong commitment to working with ALANA students. Whether it be helping students on campus, or promoting a better community for individuals outside of the College community, Carole succeeded in conveying the Educate for Service mantra.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lisa L. Koogle Scholarship \u2013 Garren McKenzie \u201926, Finance major, Economics minor<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Lisa L. Koogle Outstanding Service to Students Award, in the amount of $500, is awarded to a student who shows exemplary leadership in affecting the lives of students, faculty, and staff within the Elizabethtown community. This award recipient shows the great influence and leadership abilities that are displayed in and out of the classroom setting. The award recipient should be a well-rounded individual who can be seen excelling in co-curricular activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Walter B. Shaw Scholarship \u2013 Emily Hammaker <\/strong><strong>\u2019<\/strong><strong>28, Accounting major, Finance minor<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>The Walter B. Shaw Symbol of Service Scholarship, in the amount of $500, is awarded to a student who shows exemplary commitment to community service through taking what he or she has learned on the Elizabethtown College campus and applying this knowledge to people and entities outside of the academic setting. The Walter B. Shaw award recipient rewards student service through volunteerism and leadership displayed in the non-academic community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Baugher Avenue Scholarship \u2013 Ryder Pavela <\/strong><strong>\u2019<\/strong><strong>25, Neuroscience major<br \/>\n<\/strong>This scholarship is intended to reward a member of the student body who has played an integral role both on and off-campus, but whose actions often go unrecognized. These students are regarded as the \u201cquiet leaders\u201d of the student body. This scholarship is intended to reward dedication to both the campus and the surrounding community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ginger Groff Scholarship \u2013 Asher Landrum <\/strong><strong>\u2019<\/strong><strong>27, Psychology -Biology-Health Professions major<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Ginger Groff was the Director of Health Services for over 10 years. She was one of the pioneer nurses to be nationally certified as a College Health Nurse. Ginger was dedicated to her job, Elizabethtown College, and foremost, the students. She was a strong student advocate and was highly respected on campus. Many students, staff, and faculty regarded her as a friend. Ginger passed away in 1994 having succumbed to a second occurrence of breast cancer, and this scholarship was endowed in her honor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tom Bowersox Honorary Scholarship \u2013 Samantha Machmer <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201925<\/span><\/strong><strong>, Occupational Therapy major, Human Services minor<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>This scholarship is intended to reward a member of the student body who has significantly impacted the lives of other Etown students through their actions. The reward is intended for students with financial needs who are considered Pell Grant eligible. The scholarship is awarded in the amount of $500.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Marianne Calenda Scholarship \u2013 Logan Ryan <\/strong><strong>\u2019<\/strong><strong>27, Engineering- Biomedical major, Psychology minor<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Marianne Calenda Health and Wellness Award, in the amount of $500, is awarded to a student who embodies and promotes physical and mental wellbeing. The recipient of this award must show a strong commitment to comprehensive wellness, while also demonstrating the benefits of healthy life choices both internally and externally to the Elizabethtown College community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Employee Award \u2013 Chloe Cadiz Lopez <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201926<\/span><\/strong><strong>, Accounting major<br \/>\n<\/strong>This scholarship is intended to reward a member of the student body who displays a strong commitment to work-study balance. The scholarship is awarded in the amount of $500.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>125th Anniversary Impact Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_19621\" style=\"width: 161px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19621\" class=\"wp-image-19621\" src=\"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2025\/04\/DLS-256x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2025\/04\/DLS-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2025\/04\/DLS.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-19621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">David L. Stewart<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Established in honor of Elizabethtown College\u2019s 125th anniversary year, the Impact Award recognizes individuals who have made transformative contributions to the College\u2019s mission through service, leadership, and a commitment to the values of peace, non-violence, social justice, and human dignity. Honorees embody the spirit of Educate for Service by shaping a more connected and compassionate campus community.<\/p>\n<p>125th Anniversary Impact Award: <strong>David L. Stewart\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>David L. Stewart has over two decades of experience in education and currently serves at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, supporting postsecondary institutions across the Commonwealth. His most impactful work began at Elizabethtown College in 2005, where he held multiple leadership roles in Admissions and Student Affairs, spearheaded the Mosaic Scholars Program, and forged community partnerships to expand access and student support. A proud graduate of Howard University with a master\u2019s degree from Temple, David remains committed to his belief that \u201csuccess knows no zip code.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2024-25 Distinguished Mentor Awards (Student Life)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Division of Student Life recognizes the excellent work of mentors at Etown and the impact they have on students\u2019 lives through the Distinguished Mentor Awards. Students are asked to nominate their mentor and this award is given to one faculty member, one staff member, and one student each year.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distinguished Mentor \u2013 Student Award: <strong>Isaac Kraenbring \u201925<\/strong>, Chemistry major<\/li>\n<li>Distinguished Mentor \u2013 Staff Award: <strong>Jaime Ramos<\/strong>, Study Abroad Advisor<\/li>\n<li>Distinguished Mentor \u2013 Faculty Award: <strong>Desmond Yengi<\/strong>, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2024-25 Office of Student Activities Awards<br \/>\n<\/strong>Etown\u2019s Office of Student Activities (OSA) annually awards several students for their work in providing a robust student experience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OSA Outstanding Student Club: <strong>Our Bodies<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>OSA Advisor of the Year: <strong>Marla Davis<\/strong>, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy<\/li>\n<li>OSA Program of the Year: <strong>Melica<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2024-25 Endowed Religious Leadership &amp; Service Awards<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Religious Leadership and Service Awards are given to students, faculty, and staff who show an outstanding commitment to their faith and to the service of others through it. These awards are reviewed and selected by Etown\u2019s Chaplains Office staff.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amos Curry Award &#8211; <strong>Esther Nolt \u201925<\/strong>, Public Health major, Fine Art &amp; Religious Studies minors<\/li>\n<li>Rufus Bucher Award &#8211; <strong>Emma Sager<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u201925<\/strong>, Social Work major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>2024-25 Anna Carper Excellence in Library Research Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Anna Carper Excellence in Library Research Award recognizes scholarship that makes valuable use of the High Library\u2019s collections as well as additional information resources.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anna Carper Excellence in Library Research Award &#8211; <strong>Sanya Dedhia \u201928<\/strong>, Biology major<\/li>\n<li>Anna Carper Excellence in Library Research Award: Honorable Mention &#8211; <strong>Dhriti Shah\u00a0\u201928<\/strong>, Biology major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dedhia won the award for her presentation, \u201cBotulinum Neurotoxin: From Disease to Drug,\u201d in A. C. Baugher Professor of Chemistry Dr. James MacKay\u2019s First-Year Seminar (FYS) course! Dedhia traced the evolution of Botox from a lethal, foodborne toxin to a popular medical treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elizabethtown College honored the outstanding efforts of its students by offering awards across various areas of campus at the 47th annual Student Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, April 9. The awards categories included the overall Distinguished Student Awards and the Points of Distinction Award \u2013 the highest Student Life honor a student can receive at Etown. 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