Former media mogul Ted Turner had a sign in his office that read: "Lead, Follow or Get out of the Way."

At Keuka, emphasis is placed on the kead part of that saying and that is why the College annually recognizes students who exhibit leadership qualities. It is done at the Leadership and Moving Up Awards Ceremony held during May Day Weekend.

In addition to the awards presentation and the "moving up" part of the event, the May Day Weekend king and queen were revealed

Following is a list of those students receiving leadership awards and others who were honored May 3:

Peer Counselor of the Year Award: Kristy Knibbs
                                
Social Work Awards

• Jane Addams Award: Sarah Mantey
• Leadership Award: Alison Franklin, Stephanie Doyle, Sarah Reukauf,
• Social Responsibility & Volunteerism Award: Stephanie Doyle, Alison Franklin
• Values and Ethics Award: Sharon Hurley, Katelyn Myhrberg
• Caesar Chavez Award: Sarah Reukauf, Tara Whitney
• NASW Student of the Year: Award Stephanie Doyle

Residence Life Recognition Awards: All RAs

Multicultural Students of the Year: Jane Palmer, Sherva Boswell, Nicole Barclay, Kyle Prince, Brandon Pierce, Richard Schian, Shanna Upright, Todd Ray

Student Activities Distinguished Service: Chris Austin, Sara Schoonmaker

Student Activities Outstanding Participation Award: Todd Ray, Heather Habelt

Student Activities Community Service Award Student Senate: Laura Williams

Campus Ministries Award: Rebecca Salyards

Student Justice Recognition Awards to all student justice panel members: Sherva Boswell- chief justice, Chris Austin, Alicia Colombo, Craig Duddy, Khala Johnson, Jenn Kaminska, Megan LaPointe, Christina Nyman, Heidi Reynolds, Ashley Salois

Commuter Student of the Year Award: Brenda Williams

Stephanie L. Pierce Award: Brian Cobb

Mentor Awards

• Mentor Recognition Awards: all mentors
• Unsung Mentor Award: Nikki Froniear
• Mentor Inspiration Award: Sarah Paul
• Mentor of the Year Award:  Nancy Pierson

Student Senate Awards

• Student Resource Award: Valerie Webster
• Student Advocate Award:  Todd Ray
• Adviser of the Year Award:  Chevanne DeVaney
• Club of the Year Award: Residence Hall Association
• Membership Award: CAB
• Student Dedication Award: Kate Speckin
• Student Commitment Award :Chelsea Bango
• Student Service Award: Andrea Ritzler
• Student Leadership Award: Kyle Prince
• Above and Beyond Award: Andrew Cohen
• Keuka College Heart Award: Amanda Guzick
• New Student Senator Award: Amy Stroka
• Unsung Senator Award: Ruth Sanford
• Open Door Award: Jennifer Furner
• Administrator of the Year Award: Carolanne Marquis