2014-2015 Catherine Yonker Award Recipients Announced

On April 21, at the opening ceremony of OPUS, Trinity’s Ethnic Diversity Committee presented the 2014-2015 Catherine Yonker Awards to the Dean of Students Mark Hanna, social work major Noel Huddleston ’17 of Homewood, Illinois, and history education major Christian Perry ’16 of Palos Heights.

Hanna, also former chair of the Ethnic Diversity Committee, was unanimously selected for his commitment to building healthy relationships among all students.

Huddleston’s work as the leader of Multicultural Clubs has led her to initiate and promote events that encourage unity and conversation. Likewise, Perry has served as the leader of the Black Student Union where he has planned several events that promote community engagement.

“While they are both gifted leaders, I believe their greatest gift is their love and respect for humanity,” said Dr. Jacqueline Moses, ethnic diversity committee chairperson. “Both Noel and Christian are image bearers of Christ in that they seek to know people as God does–with the heart–with no regard of race or ethnicity.”

The Ethnic Diversity Committee unanimously selected this year’s recipients after carefully reviewing each nomination. The committee seeks nominees who have made significant contributions toward accomplishing Christian race relations and cross-cultural understanding on campus.