Newark, OH | April 15, 2025: The Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) is proud to announce the 2025 winners of the David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service and the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community engagement and service-learning at Triple C campus partner institutions.
This year’s David Hoch Memorial Award recipient is Dr. Megan Church-Nally from the University of Cincinnati, nominated by University of Cincinnati President Dr. Neville Pinto.
In addition, the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award honors 13 outstanding undergraduate students across Ohio, with special recognition for two Legacy Award (*) recipients: Riley Anderson, Marceana Black, Marissa H. Blauch, Adam Xavier Cassini, Eve Currens, Viola Day, *Tanya Pai Dhungat, Mollie Elizabeth Duffy, Madi Eschenbach, Lila Ferry, Hannah Bryn Dodson, *Jess Mitchell, and Elizabeth Patrick.
“The 2025 Hoch and Ping Award winners exemplify the power of service-learning and civic engagement in higher education,” said Stephanie Dodd, Executive Director of Community Campus Coalition. “These individuals are making a lasting impact on their campuses and communities, and we are proud to recognize their dedication to advancing community engagement across Ohio.”
2025 David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service
The David Hoch Memorial Award recognizes faculty and staff who exemplify leadership in advancing the civic mission of their institution through service-learning and community engagement. This award honors the legacy of the late David Hoch, former Dean of Honors and Director of Service-Learning at The University of Toledo, whose leadership nurtured a culture of civic responsibility on campus.
Dr. Megan Church-Nally, this year’s Hoch Award recipient, serves as an unwavering advocate for service-learning and nonprofit leadership at the University of Cincinnati. In 2023–2024 alone, over 4,000 UC students participated in more than 300 service-learning courses across 13 colleges—thanks in part to Dr. Church-Nally’s dedication.
Through her work with the Organizational Leadership program, Dr. Church-Nally empowers her students to apply their skills in real-world settings. Her classes have raised over $9,000 for local nonprofits and built long-term relationships with small and medium-sized organizations that benefit both the students and the broader Cincinnati community.
Above: This year’s David Hoch Memorial Award recipient is Dr. Megan Church-Nally from the University of Cincinnati.
2025 Charles J. Ping Student Service Award
The Charles J. Ping Student Service Award honors undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to service-learning and civic engagement on their campuses and in their communities. Named after former Ohio University President Charles J. Ping, a champion for campus-community partnerships, this award celebrates the next generation of civic leaders.
2025 Ping Award Winners:
- Riley Anderson – Ohio Northern University
- Marceana Black – Bowling Green State University
- Marissa H. Blauch – Muskingum University
- Adam Xavier Cassini – University of Cincinnati
- Eve Currens – Kenyon College
- Viola Day – Denison University
- *Tanya Pai Dhungat – Youngstown State University (Legacy Award Winner)
- Mollie Elizabeth Duffy – Miami University
- Madi Eschenbach – University of Akron
- Lila Ferry – Kent State University
- Hannah Bryn Dodson – Baldwin Wallace University
- *Jess Mitchell – Ohio University (Legacy Award Winner)
- Elizabeth Patrick – Defiance College
*Legacy Award Winners — Tanya Pai Dhungat from Youngstown State University and Jess Mitchell from Ohio University — receive a $250 donation made in their honor to a nonprofit organization of their choice, reinforcing their commitment to service beyond campus.
Learn more about each recipient here.
Above: Triple C’s Charles J. Ping Student Service Award honors 13 outstanding undergraduate students across Ohio.
About the Awards
Each year, Triple C recognizes students, faculty, and campus staff through these two prestigious awards. College and university presidents from partner institutions nominate candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to civic engagement and community service.
For a full list of previous winners and more information about the awards, please click here.
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