Please click the button associated with each award to learn more about the purpose, nominee eligibility, selection criteria and to submit a nomination now through Friday, March 29. Recipients and nominators will be notified the week of April 8 and invited to the University Awards Banquet for recognition held Wednesday, April 24.

2024 Community Engaged Staff Award

This award recognizes staff members who embody Kent State's strategic priority of community impact and are actively engaged in organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in the local and regional community. 

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2024 Community Engaged Student Award

This award recognizes students whose involvement in service has had a significant impact on the community. Nominees have demonstrated involvement in various areas of engagement and/or service (i.e. volunteerism, service-learning coursework, community-based internships, research, capstone projects, immersive service trips, service-oriented student organizations, etc.).

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2024 Faculty Service-Learning Award 

This award recognizes faculty members who are exemplars at creating high-impact community engagement experiences, such as experiential learning and service-oriented courses, community-based research opportunities, and other similar academic offerings.

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Please contact community@kent.edu with any questions.