We’re pretty proud of the hundreds of amazing volunteers who contribute their time and energy to their Campus Kitchens everyday, but it’s especially exciting for us when those leaders receive recognition outside the network.

Wake Forest senior Grace Johnson was recently honored with the first-ever AmeriCorps Outstanding Service Award presented by North Carolina Campus Compact. Nominated by Coordinator Melissa Duquette, Grace was eligible for the award because she contributed 300 hours of volunteer service to the Campus Kitchen–and if I know her, it was probably more.

Erin and Grace at the 2008 CKP Leadership Conference

Erin and Grace at the 2008 CKP Leadership Conference

I had the opportunity to work closely with Grace in planning for CKP’s 2008 Leadership Conference, where she served on the inaugural Student Planning Committee. Of course, I’m grateful for the insight and initiative she brought to that team: our conference was a tremendous success! But I’m also really glad that I simply had the chance to get to know Grace. Working with dedicated student leaders like her is one of the greatest perks of my job.

Are you interested in making your mark on the 2009 Leadership Conference? Email me for an application to join the Student Planning Committee.

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