Chapter Awards
Congratulations to Our 2025 Chapter Award Winners!
We love celebrating our chapters and college students for the great work they do, and each year we recognize those people and chapters who went above and beyond. The following people were nominated by their peers and selected by a committee made up of alumni and College Mentors staff. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers and partners who make this program possible.
Chapters of Year Award Winners
Large Chapter of the Year:
Butler University
Small Chapter of the Year:
University of Toledo
The Dr. Paul E. Schmidt Mentors and Chapter Leaders of the Year Award Winners
Alexis Fisher, North Carolina State University
Camila Mercado, University of Notre Dame
Annabelle Jacobs, University of Virginia
James Poulson, University of Notre Dame
Meghan Carter, Valparaiso University
Most Improved Chapter:
University of Cincinnati
Runner Up:
Valparaiso University
Executive Chapter Leaders of the Year
President, Brandon Kinaan, Purdue University
VP of Programming, Luke Smith, University of Missouri
VP of Engagement, Hannah Ackerman, Purdue University
VP of Fundraising, Sydney Preas, Virginia Tech
VP of Activity Planning, Kalyn Dilts, Anderson University
VP of Recruitment and Community, Melissa Mason, University of Maryland
College Mentors for Kids is Represented in Multiple Schools Across the Country.
The Dr. Paul E. Schmidt Mentors and Chapter Leaders of the Year Award Winners
Alexis Fisher, North Carolina State University
Camila Mercado, University of Notre Dame
Annabelle Jacobs, University of Virginia
James Poulson, University of Notre Dame
Meghan Carter, Valparaiso University
