Leadership & Service

Each year at a special student awards ceremony held in February, we recognize those juniors and seniors whose qualities of leadership and service have enriched the life of the College.

The campus community is encouraged to nominate a student (or students) its members know who deserve recognition for leadership and service. Do not assume that someone else will nominate her- either for another position she holds, or for the qualities of leadership and service that you see in her. Here is your opportunity to show that you appreciate a student’s gifts and hard work.

Awards
The Community Service Award
Maurice & Emma Rabbino Award
The Helen Warren Smith Award
Student Leadership and Service Awards)
Nomination Form

Student Leadership and Service Awards: Honors students who have consistently given their time, energy, and talents to promote positive change and growth in the Mount Holyoke community, and in so doing has motivated others to do the same. These students will have demonstrated dedication and depth of experiences.

The Community Service Award: Established in 1985, by the College Bookstore; honors a student who has made “significant contributions to the community outside the gates of Mount Holyoke, by consistently demonstrating personal commitment and sensitivity to human needs.”

Maurice Rabbino Award: Established in 1978 by Irma L. Rabbino ’53 to honor her father; honors a student “who has made an especially significant contribution to the life of Mount Holyoke College.” This student may have been involved with the creation of something new that has benefited the campus community.

The Helen Warren Smith Award: Established in 1979 by Helen Warren Smith (1908 alum); honors a student whose “interest, involvement, and service to the Mount Holyoke College community has been outstanding.” This student need not be a recognized leader of an organization, but rather has displayed an enduring commitment and is a frequent contributor to the life of the campus.