Mount Union Announces Regula Awards for Public, Community Service in Stark County
Winners to be Recognized at March 1 event
Alliance, OH (11/29/2021) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/29/2021
ALLIANCE, Ohio - The University of Mount Union's Regula Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement is pleased to announce two new awards that recognize contributions from Stark County individuals: the Ralph Regula Award for Public Service and the Mary Regula Award for Community Service.
The Ralph Regula Award for Public Service recognizes an individual who exemplifies the ideals of the late Ralph Regula who spent his career as a public servant. It will be given annually to a person employed in the public sector in Stark County who is dedicated to their career and works with betterment of Stark County consistently.
The Mary Regula Award for Community Service given annually to an individual in Stark County who volunteers their time to improve the lives of others, much like Mary's commitment to the legacy of first ladies, improving the lives of those in Stark County and serving others.
Nominations can be submitted through forms found at mountunion.edu/regula-center and will be accepted until January 7. The award winners will be recognized at the Regula Center Annual Meeting, held Tuesday, March 1 at the Alliance Country Club.
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University of Mount Union
The University of Mount Union, founded in 1846 in Alliance, Ohio, is a four-year, private institution grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union offers an array of broad-based and career-specific undergraduate and graduate programs to its 2,200 students who experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation. Among members of the 2019 graduating class, 96% had started a professional position, had been accepted to graduate school, or were pursuing continuing education, all in an average of two months after graduation (76 percent of the Class of 2019 self-reported). The University is committed to a student-centered approach and an exceptional educational experience. For more information, visit mountunion.edu.