Knox Service Awards

The Knox Service Award, established in 1987, is given to members of the Knox community in recognition of outstanding volunteer service benefiting Knox College. Awards are presented during the Homecoming Convocation. Annual nominations are due by February 1.

2024 Recipients

Jim Davis ’06 is an accomplished educator, nonprofit director, and leadership consultant with a strong connection to Knox College. As a Hall of Fame Induction Committee and K Club Engagement Council member, Jim has played an active role in fostering alumni engagement. 

Through his nonprofit, he has hosted several powerlifting events at Knox, raising funds for mental health awareness. Jim has also contributed to the college community by presenting on mental and physical health, serving as a keynote speaker at the Athletics Award Banquet, and recruiting countless students to Knox. His efforts include raising funds for a beautification project in the Knosher Bowl, where nearly 20 red maples were planted, and hosting a presentation on developing a culture of inclusion for the College’s leadership team.

John H. Gorski ’73 has been a dedicated volunteer for the Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity at Knox College since graduation. A seasoned professional, John held leadership roles at International Harvester Co. and Navistar International Dealership. 

He was the national coordinator for the 1988 "Save the TKE House" campaign, pivotal in renovating the house and making it the first ADA-accessible fraternity on campus. John has tirelessly worked to preserve the history of Knox TKE, serving as Chair of the TKE Board of Advisors, authoring a history of the chapter, and donating a plaque marking the house as the oldest TKE House in North America. His contributions have earned him several honors, including the Honor Delta TKE Award and induction into the National TKE Hall of Fame. Most recently, he chaired the 50th Homecoming celebration for the Knox TKEs.

Tasha Weatherspoon Fleming ’96 is a distinguished physical therapist and founder/CEO of Lead Physical Therapy Continuing Education Units. She has a deep and longstanding commitment to Knox College where she has dedicated significant time to mentoring students, meeting with them individually and at networking events, and providing valuable internship and shadowing opportunities. 

Tasha's involvement extends to leadership roles in Allied Blacks for Liberty & Equality (A.B.L.E.), serving as a host for campus events, and contributing as a Career Center volunteer. As an on-campus panelist and executive member of Black Alumni Network (BAN), she has consistently supported students, particularly those aspiring to attend physical therapy school, by offering insights from her teaching experience at Northwestern University. Her guidance helps students understand what graduate programs seek in applicants.