Natalia Richards of Jim Thorpe was named the 2022 Kiwanis A. Raymond Jackson Award winner at Goldey-Beacom College’s 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The award was presented to Richards by Vice President for Student Affairs & Athletics Dr. Charles Hammond and Director of Residence and Student Life Jocelyn Moses.

The Kiwanis A. Raymond Jackson Award is named after the late A. Raymond Jackson, a former executive vice president who served both Goldey and Beacom Colleges for more than 50 years.

Jackson was a member of the Kiwanis club for many years, and Richards was presented the award as a result of her strong commitment to community service and equally strong commitment to her academic program.

Richards was also named the 2022 Finance Award winner at Goldey-Beacom College’s 2022 Honors Day ceremony. The award was presented to Richards by Provost Alison Boord White and Associate Provost Dr. Joel Worden. Richards was nominated by the college’s faculty for demonstrating the leadership qualities necessary for excellence in a career in the field of finance.