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The Michelle Lynette Hughes Alumni Women of Distinction Award
It is with profound admiration and gratitude that we present you with the Michelle Lynette Hughes Alumni Women of Distinction Award to Amanda Bazemore Class of 2010. This honor is reserved for alumni whose leadership, advocacy, and service have left a lasting imprint on Gettysburg College and the broader community. Your unwavering dedication to empowering others and advancing equity embodies the very essence of this award.
Throughout the years, your leadership, resilience, and vision have been a guiding force in reconnecting and uplifting Gettysburg College’s Alumni of Color. Because of your persistence and commitment, the Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council has flourished, creating a space where students and alumni alike can find support, community, and inspiration. Your dedication to mentorship, community engagement, and advocacy has strengthened our institution and touched the lives of so many.
As the first President of the Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council, you took on an extraordinary challenge and turned it into an opportunity for transformative change. Your ability to bring people together, uplift voices, and drive meaningful action has set a standard for leadership that will resonate for years to come. Your work has ensured that Gettysburg College is not only more inclusive today but will continue evolving toward equity and justice in the future.
On behalf of the entire Gettysburg College community, we extend our deepest gratitude for your vision, tenacity, and the lasting impact of your work. We are honored to recognize you with this award and celebrate the legacy you continue to build.
Congratulations!
Words of Appreciation
"Amanda is the reason why I and many other Alumni of Color are reconnected to Gettysburg College. Because of her tenacity, vision, and persistence, the Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council is thriving, and Gettysburg College will be better because of it. Thank you for laying the groundwork."
—Deonte Austin
"Amanda has been a leader and innovator for all marginalized populations, both on and off campus. Her leadership as the first GACC President exemplifies her ability to identify and tackle challenges head-on. It is with great pride that I honor her with this award."
—Michelle Lynette Hughes ‘91 P’18
"Amanda, you continue to amaze me with your outstanding work at Gettysburg College. Your leadership, foresight, and commitment to establishing the Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council reflect your unwavering dedication to ensuring that every voice is heard. Take a moment to celebrate yourself and this well-earned recognition. I am so incredibly proud of you—congratulations!"
—Edmund Hardy
"Amanda Bazemore led Gettysburg College through one of the most challenging times in history, showing unparalleled dedication, strength, and grace. Her vision and leadership in creating and sustaining the Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council have had a profound and lasting impact on both students and alumni. She is a true representation of what it means to serve, uplift, and advance communities through action. Amanda’s passion for empowering women, promoting equity, and championing restorative justice is nothing short of inspiring. I am so incredibly proud of the legacy she continues to build within and beyond the Gettysburg community."
—Jaclynn Cross
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