Basaman & Simpson shine at Landis Awards

Landis Center for Community Engagement honored volunteers across campus and throughout Easton at the center’s annual awards ceremony April 9.

Jodi Fowler, associate director of civic leadership for Landis, says the individuals honored through these awards, along with the entire Landis community, exemplify what meaningful community engagement truly looks like.

“They bring empathy, intention, and a strong sense of collaboration and reciprocity to everything they do, strengthening both our programs and our connections with the Easton community,” Fowler says. “They lead with confidence, show up with positivity, and approach this work with genuine joy.”

“Their efforts are purposeful and thoughtful, and even if the full impact isn’t always visible right away, it leaves a lasting mark on our community.”

The award not only recognizes graduating seniors, but also students who held a leadership role in the 2025-26 school year, along with community partners.

We are thrilled to recognize Hope Basaman (Alpha Phi) and Katie Simpson (Alpha Gamma Delta) for being this year’s recipients of the Eleanor Winkey Prize; an award given annually to a senior(s) who has/have been most committed to engagement and the residents of the Easton Area Community.

Hope Basaman (Alpha Phi) and Katie Simpson (Alpha Gamma Delta) receive the Eleanor Winkey Prize