Service-to-Community Award

The Advisory Board of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown recognizes students, current and retired faculty and staff, and officially-recognized student organizations that perform significant community service* on a voluntary basis. 

* Community service is defined as service that has significant, enduring or abiding influence or effect on the group served.

     Congratulations to Brandon Quinn, of Sutersville, Pa., the recipient of the Advisory Board's 11th Service-to-Community Award.  Mr. Quinn was presented with his award at the March 19 meeting of the Advisory Board.  As part  of his award, he also received a $250 cash prize.

     “We are delighted to recognize Brandon for this award because he truly serves as a role model for others through his work with Habitat for Humanity and his hometown fire department.  The selection process for this award is never easy, given the outstanding commitment to service demonstrated by the students and employees at UPJ.  This year was no exception, as, we had an excellent pool of candidates who are making a very positive difference in our community,” said E. Jeanne Gleason, chairperson, UPJ Advisory Board.

     Mr. Quinn was recognized for his involvement with UPJ’s Habitat for Humanity and service projects in his hometown of Suterville, Pa.  As president of the UPJ Habitat for Humanity chapter, Mr. Quinn has helped the club membership grow and become more active in the community.  During this year’s spring break 20 members of the UPJ chapter traveled to Imokalee, Fla. to participate in the “Collegiate Challenge,” where they helped build houses with the Collier County Habitat for Humanity organization.  Last semester he took a group of members to work on a Habitat House in Cambria County, the first job the group has been able to perform outside the Johnstown city limits.  A volunteer for the Sutersville Volunteer Fire Department, Mr. Quinn has taken over 200 hours of firefighting classes to become better educated in his work.  He also served as chairman of the Sutersville fair.