The Anna S. Callahan award is established in memory of Plaza’s co-founder. She and her husband, Charles E. Callahan, Sr. first established the institution in 1916. The individual receiving this award is voted by the faculty as most likely to represent the mission and values of Plaza College by devoting themselves to the betterment of the community. The winner of this award has clearly brought to others, Anna’s spirit of kindness, generosity, and love of learning.
Congratulations to 2021 winner, CJ Gray!
Words by CJ are below.
“I am speechless, and I cannot begin to express how deeply honored and grateful I am.
To be considered for an award established in memory of Plaza College co-founder Anna S. Callahan is a great honor and privilege, so I sincerely thank the Board of Trustees, President Callahan, Chief Callahan, The Callahan Family, Administration and Faculty for this award.
As a recipient of this award, I vow to continually improve as a person and student to ensure that I continue to represent and display the kindness, generosity, and love of learning of the great Anna S. Callahan and Plaza College Community. Thank you again to The Callahan Family and the Faculty for bestowing such an honor.”
