Southern Illinois University and The Belleville News-Democrat honored those who made outstanding contributions in leadership and service during Wednesday’s 2014 Kimmel Leadership Awards ceremony.
The SIUE Kimmel Student Involvement Center recognized exceptional students, staff, faculty and community persons. Stephanie Bargiel, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the 2014 Carol Kimmel Scholarship recipient.
Bargiel will receive free tuition for one year, according to Michelle Welter, associate director for the Kimmel Student Involvement Center. The scholarship program is co-sponsored by the SIUE Kimmel Student Involvement Center and the News-Democrat.
The award was established to recognize students for their outstanding leadership and community volunteer service contributions, in addition to academic excellence. It is named for Kimmel, a former member of the SIU Board of Trustees who died in 2008. She was an avid volunteer for many years and a devoted SIUE supporter who dedicated her life to education.
Other awards included:
• Student Leadership Development Program (Gold Certificate): Carolyn Allison, Kyle Cary, Jodi Cox, Nicole Dean, Amanda Lands, Stephanie Little, Kyle C. Martin, Heidi Schillinger, Rachel Schwartzkopf and Emma Scott
• Alumni Association Award (to current SIUE students): Bargiel, Dalton Ervin, Stephanie Little and Courtney Page
• Student Volunteer Award: Dominique Davis, Alphonzo French and Mindy Park
• Volunteer Services SIUE Faculty/Staff Award: Vicky Dean, assistant director of Residential Life for Residential Education
• Volunteer Services Community Agency Award: Campus Kitchens Project and Safe Connections
Photo: Stephanie Bargiel (left), receives Carol Kimmel Scholarship winner from Jim Kimmel, son of Carol.