Tanner McClellan Wins Miami University's President's Distinguished Service Award

2016 Apr 19

Miami University student Tanner McClellan was one of 17 seniors to win this year's President's Distinguished Service Award.

The awards are presented each year to graduating seniors for their contributions to campus, the greater community and to higher education.

McClellan has been a leader with the Best Buddies organization through music on campus. She formed a close relationship with her “buddy,” Tommy, and she founded the Best Buddies Friends Choir, giving members an opportunity to sing regardless of ability. She is a member of the a capella group, Just Duet, and organized the A Cappella Awareness concert this year. She spoke at TEDx Miami and taught classes at the Best Buddies International Leadership Conference. Her work was instrumental in achieving the Best Buddies Overall Most Outstanding College Chapter of the Year Award. McClellan was nominated by JS Bragg and Ritter Hoy.

The winners are also awarded the Senior Service Leadership Award and wear a special medallion at commencement.

McClellan, from Columbus, is earning a Bachelor of Science majoring in Kinesiology.