Celebrating Service and Leadership

Celebrating Service and Leadership is an annual event hosted by the Staley School of Leadership that recognizes outstanding students and campus and community partners. This event honors those that have demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and civic engagement at K-State, in the Manhattan community, and beyond.

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You're Invited!

Join us to recognize the 2026 award recipients, in person or on Zoom, on Sunday, April 19, at the Leadership Studies Building. The formal program will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a reception with light hors d’oeuvres.

Registration for in-person and Zoom participants is available here!

 

Awards presentation

The following awards are presented at this event.

• Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
• Olivia P. Collins Nonprofit Leadership Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
• Outstanding Civic Engagement Award
• Global Food Systems Leadership Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
• Robert Shoop Student Research Award
• Graduate Student Service and Leadership Award
• Graduate Student Teaching Award
• Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader Award
• Celebrating People in Action: Community Service Awards
• Susan M. Scott Community Leadership Award
• The Rost Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award