Home / About / Awards & Recognition / Student Recognition / Outstanding Student Award George E. Potter Outstanding Student Award The George E. Potter Outstanding Student Award is presented annually to one exceptional student at Jackson College. The recipient will receive a $1,000 JC Scholarship or a cash award, their choice. The student is selected based on the following criteria: Personal Qualities: Positive attitude, pride in the school, exemplifies the mission values and beliefs of the college Performance: Minimum 3.0 GPA and 30 credit hours, college involvement with positive impact, community involvement with positive impact Leadership: Leadership in the college or the community 2025 Recipient Kaylona Butler Kaylona Butler, a sophomore student-athlete from Toledo, Ohio, found her way to Jackson College after she was recruited by basketball Coach Heather Brown, who impressed her with genuine concern beyond athletics. Kaylona will graduate in May with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Administration. She appreciates the College’s many opportunities and has been involved in Sisters of Strength, Writing Fellows, Heritage Center, and as a resident assistant. With a strong Christian faith, she thanks Jesus Christ for guiding her in all her activities and attends Jackson’s Lily Missionary Baptist Church. A soon-to-be first-generation college graduate, she plans to transfer to complete her bachelor’s degree while continuing her athletic career. Congratulations, Kaylona! Outstanding Student Nomination Form Nomination Criteria Any full-time Jackson College student meeting the criteria is eligible for nomination. Nominations can be made by any JC employee, student, or board member and must address the specified criteria with detailed reasons for the nomination. The selection committee values the quality of nominations over quantity. Questions If you have questions, please e-mail Julie Hand, Chief Advancement Officer, at HandJulieR@jccmi.edu. Student InformationName * Required First Last Student AchievementsBased on the criteria of the George E. Potter Outstanding Student Award, please provide a summary of your nomination.How has the student shown a positive and helpful attitude? * RequiredHow has the student shown pride in school? * RequiredHow has the student exemplified the mission, values and beliefs of the College? * RequiredWhat are the student's academic achievements? * RequiredHow has the student's involvement with the College made a positive impact? * RequiredHow has the student's involvement with the community made a positive impact? * RequiredHow has the student demonstrated leadership at Jackson College or in their community? * RequiredNominated ByName * Required First Last Email * Required Δ About Who We Are About the College Mission & Vision Strategic Agenda Locations Central Campus Jackson College Hillsdale Hillsdale County Early Middle College Jackson College Lenawee Jackson College Global Fast Facts Leadership Board of Trustees Members Meetings Policies By-Laws Performance Monitoring File a Complaint President’s Office About the President Initiatives Advocacy Executive Order Compliance Former Presidents Resources Leadership Council Organizational Charts History Heritage Center Awards & Recognition Community Awards Distinguished Service Award Employee Awards Outstanding Administrator Award Outstanding Faculty Award Outstanding Staff Award TCS2 Award Student Recognition Dean’s List Outstanding Student Award Points of Pride Institutional Info & Reporting Accreditation Consumer Information Policies & Procedures Transparency Reporting
