University of Arkansas Students Recognized for Their Outstanding Service
The Center for Community Engagement and the Volunteer Action Center at the University of Arkansas are pleased to announce this year's recipients of the President's Volunteer Service Award and the recipients for the inaugural year of the Chancellor's Community Service Award. These awards recognize students who spend substantial time during the school year giving back to their community through volunteer opportunities.
The President's Volunteer Service Award was started in 2003 by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation as a way to show gratitude and acknowledgement toward those who engage in volunteer service. The award recognizes the impact that individuals make in their community and inspires others to follow in their footsteps. To qualify for this award, students must volunteer a minimum of 100 hours during the school year to participating organizations.
The Chancellor's Community Service Award was created this year in honor of the chancellor to recognize students who volunteer 50-99 hours during the school year. This award was created to recognize an additional group of students who are engaged with volunteering and giving back to their community.
The Volunteer Action Center was created in 2005 in order to organize student volunteer efforts and programs on campus and be the contact point for nonprofit organizations within Northwest Arkansas. The volunteer board seeks to engage and inspire students through volunteer experiences for the enhancement of their overall education while providing awareness, support and access to service opportunities. For more information on volunteer opportunities, register with the Volunteer Action Center at volunteer.uark.edu and search for a volunteer opportunity that fits with your interests and availability. Alternatively, you can call 479-575-4365 or vac@uark.edu to find assistance with selecting a volunteer opportunity for yourself or a group. To become involved in a Volunteer Action Center signature program please visit service.uark.edu.
Award Winners
President's Volunteer Service Award - Gold Level (250+ hours)
- Dominque Johnson
- Lily Chiang
President's Volunteer Service Award - Silver Level (175-249 hours)
- Ainsley Huffman
- Claire Stringfellow
- Eric Mabry
- Jill Niemeier
- Levi Jefferies
- Maddison Schuller
- Marcus Hatley II
- Maria Lopez-Solis
President's Volunteer Service Award - Bronze Level (100-174 hours)
- Alexis Benton
- Amy Cosgrove
- Bria Bonnette
- Christian Quessada
- Corbin Stinnett
- Courtney Hunter
- Daniel Caruth
- Gabriela Dominguez
- Georgia Poole
- Grace Brock
- Holly Alker
- Jillian Oswalt
- Julia Kucherich
- Juliet Moses
- Justin Lee
- Kristen Kent
- Lauren Underwood
- Madeline Phillips
- Madelyn Hogue
- Madison Kemper
- Matthew Watters
- Megan Castles
- Melanie Hosty
- Nathan Scheperle
- Reagan Fix
- Russell Sharp
- Sadie Watkins
- Samantha Alexander
- Samantha Gerner
- Sarah Kueter
- Shelby Whitfield
- Stephanie Friemel
Chancellor's Community Service Award (50-99 hours)
- Abigail Carranza
- Alexandria De La O
- Anna Chesterton
- Annabeth Spikes
- Austin Bramwell
- Ben Shuffield
- Blaire Waddell
- Blandine Therese Mbianda Kemayou
- Caroline Horita
- David Lyon
- Drennan Dallas
- Elika Hamer
- Emily Napolitano
- Hilary Zedlitz
- Julianne Seykora
- Kristin Wylie
- Lauren Smith
- Linda Ndeck Baseck
- Mackenzie Duncan
- Madeleine Chaisson
- Mary Kate Tucker
- Megan Badillo
- Morgan Mosby
- Morgan Farmer
- Nastassja Thompson
- Natasa Danilovic
- Nicole Howard
- Nicole Carlson
- Niyah Phillips
- Preston Ramos
- Rebekah Eddy
- Samantha Patterson
- Sandra Amador
- Sophia Scalise
- Tara Rabon Comingdeer
- Taylor King
- Taylor Cooper
- Tiffanee Childers
- Will Watkins
- William Cheatham
- Wisam Siddiqui
- Zeqing Chen
Contacts
Kamille Barker, office manager
Center for Community Engagement
479-575-8631,
kamilleb@uark.edu
Scott Flanagin, director of communications and outreach
Division of Student Affairs
479-575-6785,
sflanagi@uark.edu
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