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COLUMBUS -- Nearly 80 students from Ohio's 23 community colleges were honored for excellence in academics, leadership and community service by Lt. Governor Jon Husted and Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner as part of the 2023 All-Ohio Academic Team. The event was held as part of celebrations of Community College Month in Ohio.
"Our community colleges play an essential role in moving Ohio to the front and center of today's economy," said Jack Hershey, president and CEO of the Ohio Association of Community Colleges. "We celebrate their work by recognizing the 2023 All-Ohio Academic Team. These men and women, representing all parts of the state, are shining examples of the way Ohio's 23 community colleges are preparing the well-educated, motived workforce our employers seek and the new global economy demands."
The All-Ohio Academic Team program is a collaboration among the OACC, Phi Theta Kappa national honor society and Honda, the event sponsor.
"I am pleased to congratulate each of these honorees," Gardner said. "The members of this year's All-Ohio Academic Team are poised to become the leaders of tomorrow, contributing to the strength and vitality of their communities and our great state."
The top-performing students were nominated by college faculty, staff and leaders. Students recognized as first-team honorees will receive $500 scholarships, while second-team members earn $250 scholarships to assist students transferring to universities to complete their bachelor's degree requirements. The All-Ohio Academic Team includes high-achieving students who are planning to move directly into the workforce will also be recognized and receive awards.
Students from Eastern Gateway Community College to earn honors include:
— First Team: Kimberly Boyer, (Coca-Cola Academic Team Silver Scholar);
— Second Team: Ashley Smith; and
— Third Team: Sarah Buckman, David Elmore, Olivia Myart and James Stuart.