Kissi (left) at the career center with his friends. Photo Credit: Emanuel Kissi
Every semester one to three students are awarded the Hyrum Smith Award. The award honors people who demonstrate qualities, who like Hyrum, may not always be in the spotlight but consistently serve and uplift those around them.
“Hyrum Smith was a man of integrity, but he wasn't the star of the show, but he helped others,” said Brain Page, the Finance Department Chair.
Nominations come from faculty and students, they nominate students that demonstrate the qualities of the award.
The award is given to one to three students every semester. This semester the winners are Austin Stewart, Emmanuel Kissi and Zeke Archibald.
The award is presented to recipients on graduation day, and they receive a statue of Hyrum Smith.
Winning the award is a symbol of serving your fellow students and supporting them. The award reminds the winners to keep serving and supporting the people around them.
“I am honored to be recognized as someone who resembles Hyrum Smith,” said Archibald. “This helps validate the seemingly small acts of service I have done over the past few years and encourages me to keep my integrity and look for more ways to help others.”
Each of the winners participated in different ways to help support their peers.
“I’ve gone to several of the business and finance 100 classes to introduce supply chain as a major. I talk about my journey and my experiences,” said Stewart.
The winners of the award plan to keep supporting those around them throughout the rest of their time at school and as they transition to their careers.
"I want to keep helping others, especially those who may be going through challenges,” said Kissi “Whether it's offering guidance or just being there for someone, I want to continue being a force for good.”