Student Leadership Awards
Creating a better campus and community
At our shared Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark campus, we collaborate, support each other and provide opportunities to improve the world around us.
The student leadership awards highlight the great work of your fellow students at COTC and Ohio State Newark who are leaders in our student organizations or who are making our community a better place through their activities. Awards are available for individual student leaders and campus organizations.
For more information, contact Holly Mason, associate dean of students, at mason.536@mail.cotc.edu.
Nominations for the 2024-25 Student Leadership Awards are due by 5 p.m. on March 24, 2025.
Student Awards
Kelly Saffle Leadership Award
The Kelly Saffle Leadership Award is given to a COTC student who exemplifies strong and consistent leadership in the campus community.
William A. Kilpatrick Leadership Award
The William A. Kilpatrick Leadership Award is given to an Ohio State Newark student who exemplifies strong and consistent leadership in the campus community.
Community Service Leader of the Year
The Community Service Leader of the Year award recognizes a student of COTC or Ohio State Newark for outstanding service to the campus and/or the Newark community.
RESPECT Award
The RESPECT Award is given to a COTC or Ohio State Newark student who has demonstrated active involvement in multicultural, diverse or inclusive programming on or off campus during the academic year and demonstrated the pillars of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: Responsibility, Equity, Self-awareness, Purpose, Enthusiasm, Compassion and Teamwork.
Up and Coming Leadership Award
The Up and Coming Leadership Award is given to a first- or second-year COTC or Ohio State Newark student. The recipient of this award, since their arrival to campus, has demonstrated active involvement in campus programs and student organizations.