The Knox Service Award, established in 1987, is given to members of the Knox community in recognition of outstanding volunteer service benefiting Knox College. The awards are presented annually at Homecoming Convocation.

Jim Davis ’06
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Jim Davis ’06

Jim Davis served on the Hall of Fame Induction Committee and the K-Club Engagement Council. Through his nonprofit organization, the Good Athlete Project, Davis hosted numerous powerlifting events at Knox, raising funds for mental health awareness. He led efforts to raise funds for a beautification project in the Knosher Bowl, which saw the planting of nearly 20 red maples.

Dr. Tasha (Weatherspoon) Fleming ’96
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Dr. Tasha (Weatherspoon) Fleming ’96

Dr. Tasha (Weatherspoon) Fleming has made significant contributions to the Knox community by mentoring students, hosting campus events, and providing internship and shadowing opportunities. A former ABLE president, her career has extended to serving on Career Center Panels for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in roles on the diversity committee, admissions committee, and more.

John H. Gorski ’73
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John H. Gorski ’73

As the national coordinator for the 1988 “Save the TKE House” campaign, John Gorski led efforts to renovate the campus house, personally working on the deck with a ramp, making it the first ADA-accessible fraternity house on campus. As chair of the Knox College TKE Board of Advisors, he received the Honor Delta TKE Award and was recognized by the “Life Loyal” TKE program and the National TKE Hall of Fame.