Volunteer Award
In 2014, the Purdue HTM Society and Black Tie Dinner became one of the few student organizations to establish an endowment supported by our evening's auctions and donations. Committed to supporting our student volunteers, this endowment fund sponsors three annual student volunteer awards. Volunteers that portray exceptional work ethic, attitude, leadership, and commitment to hospitality are nominated, and finalists are selected by an independent panel consisting of the Black Tie Dinner Board together with HTM faculty and staff. To date, $8,000 has been awarded to twelve outstanding student volunteers. Though the endowment was slated to be funded in ten years, it took just three short years to have it fully funded thanks to your generosity and support.
2024 RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Overall Volunteer - Liv Venneman
Outstanding Culinary Volunteer - Max Bradford
Outstanding Wine Volunteer - Caleigh Cates
Outstanding Service Volunteer - Colleen Pedley
2023 RECIPIENTS
Best Overall Volunteer - Lucas Harris
Best Back of House Volunteer - Isa Villeda
Best Front of House Volunteer - Jayce Abraham
Best Front of House Volunteer - Isaac Harper
