Peggy Ryan Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership

The Peggy Ryan Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership recognizes students who excel academically, perform service to the College community and nation, and represent an exemplary level of accomplishment.

About the Award & Qualifications

Applications for the 2025 Peggy Ryan Williams Award cycle will open on February 3, 2025. Apply through IC Engage!

Peggy Ryan Williams served as president of Ithaca College from 1997 to 2008. She was a strong advocate for academic achievement, co-curricular involvement, and community service. Based on these qualities, this award for academic and community leadership was named in her honor. After her tenure at Ithaca College, Dr. Williams has continued to support student leadership on campus and involvement in the community. She is a role model for life-long service to higher education, as demonstrated by her involvement on the board of the American Association of University Women, and her global work with the Women in Leadership in Higher Education Forum.

This award recognizes students who excel academically, perform service to the College community and nation, and represent an exemplary level of accomplishment. The most outstanding students representing the College are selected for this award.

 

To be considered for this award, a student must:

  • Have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average,
  • Be considered a member of the junior or senior class,
  • Be in good judicial standing and
  • Have made contributions in multiple areas, including:
    • Community service,
    • Involvement and leadership in organizations, and/or
    • Paid positions of a selective nature.

Note: Students are only eligible to win this award once.

Spring 2025 Peggy Ryan Williams Award for Academic and Community Leadership Selection Timeline

February 3: Application Opens on IC Engage

February 19: Application Closes at 11:59pm EST

February 20-March 7: All applications are reviewed and award recipients are determined. 

March 17: Award recipients will be notified.

April 24: Recognition at the Co-Curricular Symposium