Share Tweet Share Email

Nominees sought for Kevin D. Knight Award

January 13, 2014

Photo of the word "Leadership" on a computer keyboardAre you an involved student leader? Do you believe you should be recognized for all you do as a leader at NIU?

If so, consider applying for a Kevin D. Knight Leadership Award.

Student Involvement & Leadership Development is offering students the opportunity to be recognized for their leadership and involvement at NIU. Institutional tuition waivers and leadership awards for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are just a few of the honors available.

All award winners will be formally recognized Sunday, April 27, at the Kevin D. Knight Leadership Awards Ceremony.

Applications are available online. Students MUST email all completed applications to the committee chair listed on each application by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14.

Previous winners of Kevin D. Knight Leadership Awards

Previous winners of Kevin D. Knight Leadership Awards

Knight was an NIU alum who embodied what it means to be a student leader. He was an exemplary leader, serving NIU as a catalyst for positive change and as a role model for up-and-coming student leaders to follow.

He used his time at NIU well, dedicating himself to the betterment of campus life for all students. He worked hard in various leadership positions while receiving numerous awards and recognition for his work. It is in the hearts of the students who knew him that his memory and his efforts carry on.

For more information, contact Kelli Bradley at (815) 753-6505 or kbradley3@niu.edu.