Student Leadership Awards

2026 Awards

Seed Coalition

Each year, the Community Engagement Center nominates students, faculty/staff, and community partners for recognition from the Iowa & Minnesota Seed Coalition in partnership with the college president.

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Frank and Mollie Steudle Prize For Civic Engagement 

An award given to a graduating senior with distinguished work in interdisciplinary studies in physical, mental, and emotional wellness, active in community service, working with the elderly, and planning a career dedicated to helping others.

George Stanley Arthur Prize for for Civic Engagement

Established by Andrew William Arthur, Class of 1983, and his father, Robert Arthur. Awarded to a graduating senior who best exemplifies Macalester College’s historic tradition of service to the community and is in good academic standing. The form of community service may take different forms, and it is preferred that the recipient have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

Each May, a committee made up of faculty, staff, and community representatives select the award recipient(s) for the above cash awards. The committee looks for students who have made a significant contribution of time and effort in the community, and provided leadership to their peers. Past winners have been able to articulate what they have learned from their experiences, as well as what the community gained. These are endowed awards, which means they have specific criteria determined by the donors.

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• Past Recipients