main content 2025 Rev. Mark A. Duntley Award and Troy Ridenour Memorial Award
The Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students is seeking nominations for the annual Rev. Mark A. Duntley and Troy Ridenour Memorial student awards. Nomination deadline is March 7, 2025.
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The Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students is seeking nominations for the annual Rev. Mark A. Duntley Award and Troy Ridenour Memorial Award. Nomination deadline is March 7, 2025. Please review below for each award details and nomination links!
Rev. Mark Duntley Award
This award was created to honor Dean of Spiritual Life Rev. Mark Duntley upon his retirement in 2021 and acknowledge Mark’s contributions to the spiritual well-being of the greater L&C community. Each year, one or more rising sophomore, junior, or senior students receive the award. The recipients will receive an award valued between $400-500.
The following characteristics represent the spirit of this award:
- Spirit of giving and caring
- Enthusiasm for life
- Keen appreciation for the human condition and spirituality
- Good natured, friendly, and approachable
- Demonstrates integrity and empathy
- Values community, inclusion and equity
Submit your Rev. Mark A. Duntley Award Nominations by March 7th.
Troy Ridenour Memorial Award
Each year a student in the rising sophomore or junior class is awarded the Troy Ridenour Award. Troy passed away of leukemia in the fall of 1987, and this award was established by his relatives and friends to honor a rising sophomore or junior student who embodies Troy’s values and jubilant spirit. A scholarship usually in the $500-$700 range is awarded to the winner.
The qualities the selection committee seeks in choosing an award winner are:
- Connection to others and groups here on campus
- A friendly and caring personality
- Strong leadership capabilities and self-motivated
- Involvement in campus activities
- A good sense of humor
- Academic potential
- An ability to make others feel at ease with themselves
Submit your Troy Ridenour Memorial Award Nominations by March 7th.
The Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students and the award selection committee will review all nominations and select a recipient. The winners will be announced in early April 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Emmanuel Macías (emacias@lclark.edu), Executive Assistant and Special Projects Administrator.
Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students is located in East Hall on the Undergraduate Campus.
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Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
Dr. Evette Castillo Clark
Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
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