** MEDIA ALERT **

What: The University of Toledo will announce its sixth Jefferson Awards “Champion” honoree during a luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 26. 

When and where: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the Student Union, room 2584, on UT’s Main Campus

Who: Annual Jefferson Awards “Champion” honoree (to be announced)
Lawrence J. Burns, Vice President for External Affairs
Lloyd A. Jacobs, President

Full release:
The University of Toledo will announce its sixth annual Jefferson Awards “Champion” honoree during a special luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 11:30 a.m. in room 2584 of the Student Union on UT’s Main Campus.

Ten monthly Jefferson Awards honorees will be recognized during the event.

UT launched its Jefferson Awards program in January 2008 to celebrate members of the UT community who make service a priority. Each year, an annual honoree exemplifying the ideals of the program is selected to attend recognition events in Washington, D.C., offered by the national Jefferson Awards program.

Keeping with tradition, the announcement of the annual honoree will be a surprise to all in attendance.

The announcement will be made toward the end of the program, after 1 p.m.

Media Coverage
13 ABC and WNWO (Feb. 27, 2014)