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Associate AD Lewis Receives Mike Ford Servant Leadership Award
5/6/2020 5:36:00 PM | General
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest Associate Athletic Director of Community and Alumni Relations Dwight Lewis has been selected the winner of the Mike Ford Servant Leadership Award by the Office of Civic and Community Engagement.
Created in honor of Mike Ford, this award not only acknowledges the many ways that he inspired leadership both on campus and in the community but recognizes a staff member who carries on the same legacy of servant leadership. Lewis was nominated specifically for increasing civic and community engagement among student athletes and being a pillar of mobilization and organizing for various community organizations.
Lewis has worked tirelessly to cultivate Wake Forest student-athletes into both civic and community leaders throughout his time with the Demon Deacons, providing endless service opportunities in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. Under his leadership, there has been an increase in both civic and community engagement from Demon Deacon student-athletes.
Lewis' commitment to connect and develop student-athletes, integrating them into the greater mission of Wake Forest and into the Winston-Salem community, is an example of the kindness and dedication exhibited by Mike Ford.
Created in honor of Mike Ford, this award not only acknowledges the many ways that he inspired leadership both on campus and in the community but recognizes a staff member who carries on the same legacy of servant leadership. Lewis was nominated specifically for increasing civic and community engagement among student athletes and being a pillar of mobilization and organizing for various community organizations.
.@WakeForest Associate AD of Community and Alumni Relations Dwight Lewis recently assisted in distributing masks in support of the @CityofWS' #MaskTheCity initiative!
— Wake Forest Sports (@DemonDeacons) May 4, 2020
To learn more about Mask The City and how you can help: https://t.co/Z6lzAmDLHf#ProHumanitate pic.twitter.com/tA8Ttyi4S6
Lewis has worked tirelessly to cultivate Wake Forest student-athletes into both civic and community leaders throughout his time with the Demon Deacons, providing endless service opportunities in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. Under his leadership, there has been an increase in both civic and community engagement from Demon Deacon student-athletes.
Lewis' commitment to connect and develop student-athletes, integrating them into the greater mission of Wake Forest and into the Winston-Salem community, is an example of the kindness and dedication exhibited by Mike Ford.
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