2026 Award Recipients

Congratulations to our 2026 CSL recipients! These students, staff, and community members demonstrate what it means to be bold, curious and connected leaders through their impact at K-State and in their communities. The recipients will be recognized at Celebrating Service and Leadership on Sunday, April 19th, 4-6 p.m.

Learn more and RSVP here

Undergraduate Student Awards

To learn more about the Undergradute Student Awards given, click here.

Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Senior
Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Senior
Rory Jenkins
  • Environmental Engineering

Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Senior
Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Senior
Kate Lennon
  • Interior Design

Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Senior
Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Senior
Campbell McNorton
  • Social Transformation Studies

Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Senior
Pat J. Bosco Leadership Studies Outstanding Senior
Sadye Patterson
  • Educational Studies

Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader
Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader
Graysen Denning
  • Human Development and Family Science

Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader
Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader
Hugh Sidabutar
  • College Student Development

Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader
Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader
Kerston Sipes
  • Educational Studies

Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader
Candi Hironaka Outstanding LEAD 212 Class Leader
Claire Thurnau
  • Psychology

Olivia P. Collins Nonprofit Leadership Outstanding Graduating Senior
Olivia P. Collins Nonprofit Leadership Outstanding Graduating Senior
Sarah Hemenway
  • English Literature

Outstanding Civic Engagement
Outstanding Civic Engagement
Andrew Le
  • Political Science

Global Food Systems Leadership Outstanding Graduating Senior
Global Food Systems Leadership Outstanding Graduating Senior
Leah Roane
  • Dietetics and Nutrition & Health

Graduate Student Awards

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Graduate Student Teaching
Graduate Student Teaching
Muthoni Kiunga
  • Ph.D. Leadership Communication

Graduate Student Service and Leadership
Graduate Student Service and Leadership
Catherine Obiribea Ofori-Bah
  • Masters: Data Analytics

Graduate Student Service and Leadership
Graduate Student Service and Leadership
Mia Wells
  • Masters of Public Administration

Research Awards

To learn more about the Research Awards given, click here.

Robert Shoop Student Research - Undergraduate
Robert Shoop Student Research - Undergraduate
Madison Neal
  • Agricultural Communications and Journalism; Mass Communications

Robert Shoop Student Research – Graduate
Robert Shoop Student Research – Graduate
Jessica Ramírez
  • Leadership Communication Ph.D.

Campus and Community Awards

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Outstanding Student Volunteer
Outstanding Student Volunteer
Caden Swanson
  • Computer Science

Celebrating People in Action: Community Service Awards are presented by HandsOn Kansas State and sponsored by Community First National Bank. 

Outstanding Student Organization
Outstanding Student Organization
Agricultural Education Club

Celebrating People in Action: Community Service Awards are presented by HandsOn Kansas State and sponsored by Community First National Bank. 

Outstanding Community Organization
Outstanding Community Organization
PeaceFull Pantry

Celebrating People in Action: Community Service Awards are presented by HandsOn Kansas State and sponsored by Community First National Bank. 

Outstanding Service Champion
Outstanding Service Champion
Cara and Steve McNorton

Celebrating People in Action: Community Service Awards are presented by HandsOn Kansas State and sponsored by Community First National Bank. 

The Rost Outstanding Faculty/Staff
The Rost Outstanding Faculty/Staff
Colleen Helmers

Presented by Staley School Ambassadors 

Susan M. Scott Community Leadership
Susan M. Scott Community Leadership
Mitzi Richards

 

 

 

 

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1300 Mid-Campus Dr. N.
Manhattan, KS 66506

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