Manan Shah isn't there to collect his award. Honors Director Michael Mass is accepting it on his behalf.
Mass: "He’s ‘Mr Volunteerism’ he has done everything,” Mass says. "When I asked him
Ismail is Malaysian, and participated in several international student leadership activities. Senem Bakar, Assistant Director of International Student Services, said that she nominated Ismail because she showed grace under pressure.
After her speech, Bakar looked around and said "where's the award?" The audience laughed. Then one of the other organizers gave Bakar the award-- a a hardbound cover with a certificate inside. She and Ismail posed for pictures. Should note that university photographer Jeff Watts is taking pictures of every winner.
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