Ramona Smith earns Obie Bender Multicultural Award at Baldwin Wallace University

2016 May 17

Ramona Smith of Richmond Heights was honored at the Obie Bender Multicultural Awards ceremony at Baldwin Wallace University during the spring 2016 semester. Smith, a graduate of Collinwood High School majoring in public relations, received the Outstanding Junior Scholarship. The non-renewable $500 scholarship is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Services/Diversity Affairs. The recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate leadership skills, community service involvement, and the desire to make an impact on the entire BW community.

Smith is a transfer student who has overcome many barriers to achieve her current success. She is an outstanding student, mother, and member of Toastmasters International. She is well liked and respected by faculty and staff and has made a significant contribution to campus life in her short time at BW.

Baldwin Wallace celebrates outstanding multicultural students each spring at the Obie Bender Awards ceremony. The annual awards are named for Dr. Obie Bender '62, who was an officer of the University for 36 years. Throughout his tenure Bender provided exceptional leadership as a BW administrative liaison and was responsible for intercollegiate athletics, campus security, and the health and physical education and recreation facilities.