Elmira College President's Council Presents Annual Awards

Elmira, NY (05/22/2018) — The Elmira College President's Council awarded its highest honors, The President's Council Award and the Stand Energy Prize, during a ceremony held May 17 in Peterson Chapel.

The Stand Energy Prize was presented to Marissa Isaacs '18, a criminal justice, psychology, and human services major from Baldwinsville, New York. The Prize, established by Stand Energy Corporation, recognizes an Elmira College student who, in the course of performing an internship with regional businesses or community organizations, has demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative, creativity, and responsibility. Marissa was nominated by her supervisor for her internship with the Legal Division at Chemung County Department of Social Services.

Isaacs was a member of Elmira College's Cheerleading competition team, which was often involved in many community service activities, like volunteering to work different events, benefits, and races throughout the area. Marissa is also a criminal justice and human services tutor and has served as an Elmira College Orientation Leader. During her four years at Elmira, she was inducted into Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma Criminal Justice Honor Society and Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society. Following Commencement, Marissa plans to continue her education by attending either graduate or law school.

The President's Council Award was presented to alumnus Art Field '83. The Award recognizes outstanding Elmira College graduates who have distinguished themselves and the College by exemplary service in the College's greater community, and who, by giving generously of their time and talent, has improved the quality of the community.

Field retired as president of First Heritage Federal Credit Union after more than 20 years with the organization. Over the course of his extensive career, Field served on the boards of many organizations, including the Corning Community College Foundation Board, United Way of the Southern Tier, Corning-Guthrie Hospital, Corning Chamber of Commerce, and Three Rivers Development. In addition, Field has volunteered with organizations such as the Southern Tier Library Association, Southern Tier Hospice, and St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads.

"Wherever I've worked, my company and bosses always encourage and supported me to participate in events and activities that helped change lives," said Field. "That's what Elmira College does everyday - educate and improve students' lives. Then students can go out into the workplace and communities and do the same."

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