The Center for Community Engagement held its annual Tower Awards ceremony in honor of the many students, faculty, staff and community members who have been making a positive difference in Austin and across the state.

Listed below are the 2021 Tower Award recipients who were celebrated at the virtual event held last Wednesday, April 28. Go to this site to watch the full awards ceremony.

Outstanding Student Volunteers
Andrew Ta
Michael Thomas
Prachi Shah
Terrane Ansley

Outstanding Student Organizations
Texas Running Club
Texas Wranglers

Outstanding Service Project
Texas Orange Jackets—For Texas You Will

Outstanding Faculty and Staff Volunteers
Jim Walker
Dr. Karen Skjei
Dr. Stephanie Morgan

Outstanding Campus Partners
Facilitates Services

University Housing & Dining
School of Nursing
Dell Medical School

Outstanding Community-Based Learning Instructors
Diane McDaniel Rhodes
Suzanne Seriff
Tammy Linseisen

Outstanding Community-Based Learning Course
ART 355-Aesthetics of Health
SOC322J-Economic Sociology of Health

Glen Baumgart Award for Visionary Community Engagement
KB Brookins

Good Neighbor Award
Roppolo’s Pizzeria
Deep Eddy Vodka

Helping Hand Award
Austin Mutual Aid
Blinda McLelland

Outstanding Community Partner
LULAC Council #22325