The Alliance for Civic Engagement is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Middlebury College 15th Annual Public Service Leadership Awards. As volunteers in public service, our students are leaders in and among our local, national, and international communities. Public service takes shape in many different ways—these awards recognize the enormous contribution by our student body to our College, surrounding communities, and beyond.
At the Award dinner held on Tuesday, April 29, dozens of students received achievement certificates for volunteerism, activism, and advocacy. Of the 60 students and two groups nominated by service agencies and individuals for their service leadership, 11 garnered special recognition
John M. McCardell, Jr. Public Leadership Award
Philip B. Picotte '08
Bonnie McCardell Public Service Award
Ria Shroff '09
Dana Morosini Reeve '84 Memorial Public Service Award
Elizabeth T. Hamburger '08
Public Service Leadership Award
Rachel K. Bearman '08
David W. Dolginow '09
Michael Fletcher '08
Bonnie F. Hemphill '08
Austen Levihn-Coon '08
Shanta' A. Lindo '10
Prerna Seth '10
The John W. Graham Emergency Shelter Volunteers
Criteria
Recipients were selected based upon demonstrated dedication to a cause, how the student has effected change (be it for one individual or community-wide), and the extent to which the student has adopted a leadership role in increasing the awareness and involvement of Middlebury College students in that area of public service.
Awards
All nominees received a citation. In addition, from among these nominees, a small group of students were selected to receive Public Service Leadership Awards and were be honored with a special certificate and a cash award to be donated to the organization of their choice in their names. Three additional awards include the Bonnie McCardell Public Service Award for service in support of youth; the John M. McCardell, Jr., Public Service Award for efforts that bring Middlebury, both the College and the Town, more closely together for a public benefit; and the Dana Morosini Reeve ’84 Memorial Public Service Award for advancing a cause in ways that best exemplify Dana’s spirit, determination, and tireless efforts. The generous support of the Patrick J. Durkin (Middlebury College Class of 1979) Fund makes these awards and this event possible.
Information
For more information please contact Peggy Burns at (802) 443-3450 or mburns@middlebury.edu.
2008 Public Leadership Awards