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Applications available for Kevin D. Knight Leadership Awards

January 20, 2016

Photo of hands clappingAre 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, presented by the Student Involvement & Leadership Development. Awards include institutional tuition waivers and leadership awards for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students.

All award recipients will be formally recognized Sunday, April 24, at the Kevin D. Knight Award Ceremony.

More information about the application process for each award and access to the online applications are available at the awards website.

Applications are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12.

Knight, an NIU alum, embodied what it means to be a student leader.

He served NIU as a catalyst for positive change and as a role model for up-and-coming student leaders to follow. He used his time well at NIU, dedicating himself to the betterment of campus life for all students, working hard in various leadership positions and receiving much distinction for his efforts. It is in the hearts of the students who knew Knight that his memory and his efforts carry on.

For more information, call (815) 753-6505 or email klance@niu.edu.