In 2024, Penn State Brandywine will honor five outstanding individuals or groups with the third annual Lion’s Heart Awards at the Brandywine Ball. Read more about each award below.
Outstanding Achievement Award
This award acknowledges an alumnus or friend of Brandywine who has attained notable success in their chosen field or has made significant contributions to their community. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and excellence, serving as an inspiring role model for current and future generations of Brandywine students and alumni.
2024 Honoree: Marcine Pickron-Davis '82
Chief Diversity and Community Relations Officer at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
“I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.”
~ Maya Angelou
Distinguished Alumni Service Award
This award recognizes an individual who has exhibited exceptional dedication and service to the Brandywine community. It honors an alumnus who has generously contributed their time, talents, and resources to support and enhance the mission and goals of the institution.
2024 Honoree: Christopher Bradley '15
Advisory Board Member,
Student Engagement Committee Co-Chair,
Nominations and Membership Committee Member
“I am deeply privileged to receive the Lion's Heart Distinguished Alumni Service Award, as Penn State holds a special place of significance in my life. The Bradley Family ethos has always revolved around community engagement and supporting those in need. My dedication to Penn State drives me to facilitate connections between alumni and students which can open doors to unforeseen opportunities that can profoundly shape their journeys. It's a cause close to my heart, and I'm grateful for the chance to contribute.”
Young Alumni Award
This award recognizes an individual who has exhibited exceptional dedication and service to the Brandywine community. It honors an alumnus who has generously contributed their time, talents, and resources to support and enhance the mission and goals of the institution.
2024 Honoree: Meaghan Daly '16
President of Brandywine Alumni Society,
Alumni Council Member,
Advisory Board Member,
LaunchBox Committee Chair
“Thank you to everyone at Penn State Brandywine for providing me the opportunity to try, learn, create, inspire, serve, lead, mentor, and grow.”
Brandywine Champion Award
Theis award pays tribute to non-alumni individuals or organizations that have demonstrated outstanding support and commitment to the Brandywine campus community. Recipients may include local businesses, community leaders, philanthropic organizations, or other entities that have made significant contributions to the welfare and success of Brandywine and its students.
2024 Honoree: Delaware Valley Chrisitan Church
Support of Campus Food Pantry,
Nittany Christian Fellowship,
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Breakfasts,
Collaboration with Engineering Program
“All of us at DVCC are deeply honored and humbled to receive this amazing award from our neighbors at PSU Brandywine. Our ministry to the campus truly involves not only the PSU Ministry team, but our entire congregation. We are thrilled to accept this award on their behalf. We are all thankful for the opportunity and privilege to be of service to the students, faculty and staff and hope to continue to grow our relationship in the coming years.”
2024 Honoree: The Rotary Club of Media
Support of the Center of Social Impact through Campus Food Pantry and Career Closet,
Providing Community Connections,
Efforts to Establish a Brandywine Rotaract Club (a college level Rotary Club)
“Rotary’s Motto states, ‘Service Above Self,’ and it is the building block of everything we do which includes supporting Penn State Brandywine and all of your incredible endeavors.”