Volunteer Award
In 2014, the Purdue HTM Society and Black Tie Dinner became one of the few student organizations to establish an endowment fund. Proceeds from the Black Tie Dinner auction and donations support this scholarship. Our team directors nominate outstanding volunteers that portray exceptional work ethic, attitude, leadership, and commitment to hospitality. The finalists are then selected by our Board of Directors and HTM faculty and staff. To date, thousands have been awarded to over 40 outstanding student volunteers. Though the endowment was slated to be funded in ten years, it took just three short years to have it fully funded thanks to your generosity and support.
2026 RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Overall Volunteer - Trever Herron
Outstanding Culinary Volunteer - Mere Carnahan
Outstanding Wine Volunteer - Corryn Geheb
Outstanding Service Volunteer - Alex Gomez
2025 RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Overall Volunteer - Genevieve Lovrinic
Outstanding Culinary Volunteer - Jason Zhou
Outstanding Wine Volunteer - Anjali Natarajan
Outstanding Service Volunteer - Brockton Williamson
2024 RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Overall Volunteer - Liv Venneman
Outstanding Culinary Volunteer - Max Bradford
Outstanding Wine Volunteer - Caleigh Cates
Outstanding Service Volunteer - Colleen Pedley
2023 RECIPIENTS
Best Overall Volunteer - Lucas Harris
Best Back of House Volunteer - Isa Villeda
Best Front of House Volunteer - Jayce Abraham
Best Front of House Volunteer - Isaac Harper
