Newtown Yardley, PA Press Release

Bucks County Community College to Honor Four Community Leaders with Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards

Angele Bell

Fifth annual ceremony on January 22 honors influencers in the areas of corporate, community, humanitarian, and student leadership

Bucks County Community College pays tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, January 22, with its fifth annual MLK Leadership Awards.

“Dr. King challenged us not only to dream, but to act,” said Dr. Patrick M. Jones, president and CEO of Bucks County Community College. “The recipients of this year’s Martin Luther King Leadership Awards embody that challenge through their commitment to economic mobility and civic engagement. As an institution founded in 1964 committed to open access to higher education, we are honored to recognize leaders who share our belief that education and opportunity are powerful forces for improving lives, both for individuals and communities.”

This year’s honorees are:

• Corporate Leadership – Angèle Bell, Community Engagement Lead, Merck - West Point Site
• Community Leadership – Marlene Pray, Founder and Director of The Rainbow Room, Planned Parenthood Keystone
• Humanitarian Leadership – Barbara Simmons, Executive Director, The Peace Center

·      Student Leadership – Kayla Wulffleff, Bucks County Community College class of 2027

The four will be honored with a reception and ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, in the Gallagher Room of the Rollins Center on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa. The ceremony, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., will be livestreamed at bucks.edu. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Parx Casino.

About Bucks County Community College
Founded in 1964, Bucks County Community College is a two-year, public institution offering more than 90 programs of study that lead to either an associate degree or certificate, as well as many workforce training programs on campus, on site, or online. Successful graduates directly launch a career or transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree, depending on the major. Classes are offered on campus in Newtown, Bristol, and Perkasie, and worldwide through Bucks Online. To learn more, visit bucks.edu.