Awards & Recognition
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WCU Earns Silver STARS Rating for Sustainability Achievements
In recognition of its sustainability achievements, West Chester University has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) measures and encourages sustainability in all educational and operational aspects of higher education. With more than 900 participants in 40 countries,…
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Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary, Exton Region Chamber of Commerce Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards
The Exton Region Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its Harold Martin Leadership Award and the Small Business Person of the Year Award. The awards will be presented at the 50th Anniversary Gala: Red Carpet Edition presented by Siepser Eyecare on Sept. 22 from 5-8 PM at Loch Aerie Mansion. The ERCC was…
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Chadds Ford Woman Gives a Sport Dominated by Men a Feminine Touch, Wins International Competition
Martha King, a Chadds Ford lumberjill, took first place at the inaugural Timbersports International Women’s Cup last month in Vienna, Austria last month, writes Jamie Apody for 6ABC. King started competing in timber sports in college at Penn State, following in her father’s footsteps. “The sport of lumberjack sports, or timber sports, is the traditional…
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The Alliance for Health Equity Names Local Police Chief Winner of 2022 Eastburn Community Service Award
The Alliance for Health Equity has announced that Curt Martinez is the winner of the 2022 Eastburn Community Service Award. Martinez is known for his leadership within the Coatesville community, where he serves as the Chief Police Officer in West Caln Township. He has also served as the Coatesville High School Resource Center officer, Coatesville police…
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Adult Student at Immaculata Wins Scholarship While Balancing Work and Home Life
Ayana N. Williams-Smith of Upper Darby has received the American Association of University Women (AAUW) West Chester-Chester County Branch’s 2022 Alice Lawson Scholarship in the amount of $3,000. Williams-Smith is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management from Immaculata University’s College of Adult Professional Studies. Having earned a Surgical Technician diploma from Harrison Career Institute…
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Coatesville High School Senior One of Four Recipients of Mid Penn Bank’s Anna Woodside Scholarship
Coatesville High School senior Jaleah Bowman-Blanton is one of four recipients of the Mid Penn Bank Anna Woodside Scholarship. The annual scholarship rewards deserving students with $1,000 each for college tuition costs. Bowman-Blanton is graduating this year with both a high school diploma and an associate degree from Delaware County Community College, courtesy of the latter’s…
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Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Announces Honorees for Annual Banquet
Iron Hill Brewery founder Kevin Finn, Chester County Hospital, Community Warehouse Project of Chester County, and former State Sen. Andrew Dinniman will be honored at the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet on Thursday, Oct. 6 at The Desmond. The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet is an occasion to honor…
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Immaculata Names Winner of Its Rising Student Leader Award, Monsignor Hartnett Medal
Immaculata University has announced the 2021-2022 recipients of its Student Leadership Awards. “To see our students grow into dedicated, smart, reliable leaders, who serve as role models to the entire campus, is what makes an Immaculata education so special,” said Patricia A. Canterino, Vice President for Student Development & Undergraduate Admissions and Dean of Students. Lauren…
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International Award Affirms That These Oxford Natives ‘Make the Best Bloody Mary in the World’
Oxford natives Collin and Annie Dawkins, the owners of Sunday’s Best Bloody Mary Mix, won a platinum medal at the fifth annual Drunken Tomato Awards, an international competition to find the most superior Bloody Mary, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. The award-winning product was tested by a panel of professional Bloody Mary…
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beMarketing’s Brandon Rost of Norristown Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40 List
Founder and CEO of the marketing conglomerate of companies beBrandz, Brandon Rost was honored recently as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40 professionals, awarded annually to the most talented and dynamic up and coming leaders in the Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Rost was selected for this award based on the leadership, entrepreneurial…
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Four WCU Students Among Winners in European Union’s National Foreign Affairs Contest
This spring, a team of four West Chester University students placed first in a national debating competition hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States in Washington, D.C. More than 20 colleges participated in the prestigious contest, the 2022 Annual European Union Schuman Challenge, including students from Yale University, Georgetown University, and American…
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West Chester University Recognizes 42 Excellent Students for the 1871 Award
This year, 42 West Chester University students have been recognized with the 1871 Awards. Established in 2018, the 1871 Award represents the year in which West Chester University was founded. This year’s awards were presented in late April as the university closed its sesquicentennial year. Limited to an annual maximum of 71 students, the…
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WCU Recognizes 33 Exceptional Teacher-Scholars Who ‘Bring Excellence to the Classroom’
West Chester University has ushered in an exciting new era for research while remaining committed to its priority of teaching first and foremost. At a time when the university prepares to celebrate its next class of soon-to-be graduates, WCU recently recognized another outstanding academic class — 33 exceptional teacher-scholars whose compelling research efforts are enhancing issues related to…
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Immaculata to Honor Dr. Maria Cuddy-Casey with Distinguished Professor Award
Immaculata University will honor Dr. Maria Cuddy-Casey with the 2022 Immaculata University Distinguished Professor Award during commencement on May 15. She is a professor of psychology in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. Since attaining full-time status as a professor in 2007, Cuddy-Casey has assumed many roles, such as two terms as the undergraduate psychology department…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Honors Its 2021 Award Recipients
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced the recipients of its three highest awards: the Service to Youth Award, the Community Partner Award, and the Distinguished Service Award. All three award recipients have supported and advanced YGBW’s core pillars of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. “As our organization grappled with the challenges presented by the COVID-19…
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Immaculata’s Dr. William Carr Named Top Music Teacher by Steinway & Sons
Dr. William Carr, professor of music and piano at Immaculata University, has been named one of the Top Music Teachers for 2021 by Steinway & Sons. It’s the fourth time he’s earned the honor. “To be recognized by Steinway & Sons over the years as one of the best teachers in the United States is…
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Coatesville-Based Robotics Team Receives High Praise, Travels to Houston to Compete in World Championships
Out of the Box Robotics, a Coatesville-based club that was founded in 2013 and earned nonprofit status in 2015, has received the highest award in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) program — the Inspire Award — and is currently competing at the world championships in Houston, writes Todd Haas for 6ABC. The FTC is an…
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Chesterbrook Resident, World-Renowned Listening Expert Wins Axiom Business Book Award
Chesterbrook resident Christine Miles, an author and world-renowned listening expert, has earned a prestigious Axiom Business Book Award for What Is It Costing You Not to Listen? The Power of Understanding to Connect, Influence, Solve & Sell. The groundbreaking book discusses why listening is the most powerful communication skill we have and how maximizing our…
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