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Alumni Association recognizes Penn State leaders during Volunteer Awards

It’s because of our dedicated volunteers that the Penn State Alumni Association can serve and represent Penn State worldwide. To honor their tireless efforts, the Alumni Association recognized four individual honorees, made possible by generous endowments from alumni, and group recipients in eight categories, on Friday, Oct. 1, during the annual Volunteer Awards.  Credit: Penn State Alumni Association All Rights Reserved.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — This year’s Volunteer Award recipients are impressive and shining examples of the work Penn State volunteers are doing to enhance the University and its reputation.

It’s because of its dedicated volunteers that the Penn State Alumni Association can serve and represent Penn State worldwide. To honor their tireless efforts, the Alumni Association recognized four individual honorees, made possible by generous endowments from alumni, and group recipients in eight categories, on Friday, Oct. 1, during the annual Volunteer Awards.

An archived video of the ceremony is available for viewing and to share on the Alumni Association’s YouTube page.

These group awards highlight the important work of Penn State Alumni Association supporters impacting the world through grassroots volunteer activities like student financial support, career enrichment, alumni engagement, and community service. Additionally, award recipients will be recognized for their individual service and support of the Penn State Alumni Association as recent graduates, longtime advocates, those making an impact on diverse audiences, as well as the Volunteer of the Year.

There are nearly 300 Alumni Association affiliate groups comprised of dedicated volunteers, and these groups unite Penn Staters through shared interests, academic colleges, campuses and geographic regions. Find a group that matches your affiliation to Penn State at alumni.psu.edu/groups. More information is available on the Alumni Association’s website for group Volunteer Awards and individual Volunteer Awards.

Last Updated October 14, 2021