Bucks County Community College (BCCC) is paying tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its fifth annual MLK Leadership Awards, honoring influencers in the areas of corporate, community, humanitarian, and student leadership
“Dr. King challenged us not only to dream, but to act,” said Dr. Patrick M. Jones, president and CEO of BCCC. “The recipients of this year’s Martin Luther King Leadership Awards embody that challenge through their commitment to economic mobility and civic engagement. As an institution founded in 1964 committed to open access to higher education, we are honored to recognize leaders who share our belief that education and opportunity are powerful forces for improving lives, both for individuals and communities.”
This year’s honorees are:
- Corporate Leadership – Angèle Bell, Community Engagement Lead, Merck – West Point Site
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- Community Leadership – Marlene Pray, Founder and Director of The Rainbow Room, Planned Parenthood Keystone
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- Humanitarian Leadership – Barbara Simmons, Executive Director, The Peace Center
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- Student Leadership – Kayla Wulffleff, BCCC class of 2027
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The four will be honored with a reception and ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, in the Gallagher Room of the Rollins Center on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown. The ceremony, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., will be livestreamed at bucks.edu. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Parx Casino.