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For 13 of the past 15 years, Baldwin Wallace's Circle K International has earned the title of Ohio's Best Circle K Club — a record that speaks for itself — while taking home 24 awards overall this year.
As the world's largest student-led collegiate service organization, Circle K International provides campus-based volunteer opportunities, professional development and community-focused projects to empower students to make a positive impact on local and global communities while developing their leadership skills.
"This remarkable achievement reflects the sustained dedication, leadership, and service commitment of our students, who continue to raise the standard for collegiate service organizations across the state. This recognition truly belongs to the students who make the club what it is. Their energy, initiative, and commitment to serving others represent BW at its best," said BW CKI advisor Karen Munroe.
The 35-member club completed 1,001 hours of community service during the past academic year.
The Baldwin Wallace community congratulates these outstanding students on another exceptional year:
The Daniel J. Romanello Achievement Award: 1st Place - Baldwin Wallace University
The Wayne and Laura Enders Ohio Circle of Service Award: Karen Munroe
Kiwanis Family Award: 1st Place - Baldwin Wallace University
The Lanton Lee Outstanding President Award: 1st Place - Steffi Burdick
Outstanding Vice President Award: Distinguished - Anthony Diaz
Linda M Stiegler Outstanding Secretary Award: Distinguished - Katelyn Currens
Andrew Littlefield Outstanding Treasurer Award: Distinguished - Maryelizabeth Arendt
Brian Ritchie Outstanding Club Committee Chairperson Award: Distinguished – Keira Knight
David Mathis Outstanding Family Achievement: 1st Place – Maryelizabeth Arendt
Tom Andrews Award for Leadership: 1st Place – Steffi Burdick
Single Service Award: 2nd Place – Heaven's Train
James F. Kneisel Outstanding Kiwanis Sponsors Club: Distinguished - Berea Kiwanis
Kenneth H. Weeks Outstanding Kiwanis Award: Distinguished – Robin Gagnow
Outstanding Scrapbook Award: 1st Place - Baldwin Wallace University
Annamarie McCure Outstanding Public Relations Award: Distinguished - Abby McCoy
Governors Service Award: 1st Place -Baldwin Wallace University
Vision Award: 2nd Place – Jenna Shepard
Membership/Retention Award: 2nd Place – Abbey McCoy
Carthage-Pullman Society Honor: Ella Powell
Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Award: Ella Powell
Ken Creasey Award Most Improved Club Award: Distinguished: Most Improved & Distinguished: Fellowship
Governor’s Support Awards: Robin Gagnow & Kiwanis Club of Berea
While BW’s CKI has a longstanding record of excellence in service, the students’ dedication extends beyond the local community.
Last fall, they hosted Circle K Ohio's Fall Rally with 90 attendees, including students from 10 schools, such as Bowling Green University, The Ohio State University, Ohio Wesleyan University and more.
They have also collaborated with other organizations to promote childhood literacy and provide relief for L.A. wildfire victims.
On campus, they recently partnered with BW’s Dance Marathon organization, providing dancers with the opportunity to decorate lunch bags for Meals on Wheels, create first-aid kits and learn CPR.
Learn more about their projects on the BW Circle K International Instagram page.
