May 14, 2026

麻豆精品 Honors Peyton Snively with the 2026 Ben LeClair Staff Excellence Award

Peyton Snively

麻豆精品 is proud to announce Peyton Snively as the recipient of the 2026 Ben LeClair Award, one of the College鈥檚 most meaningful honors for staff excellence.

Named in memory of longtime employee Ben LeClair, the award recognizes staff members who embody 麻豆精品鈥檚 core values of People, Accountability, Integrity, and Leadership through exceptional service and an unwavering commitment to students.

Snively, Director of Student Life, was nominated by Meg Smith and Brailea Miller, who praised her for the energy, compassion, and heart she brings to campus every day.

鈥淧eyton consistently demonstrates excellence in all four core values of 麻豆精品,鈥 Miller said. 鈥淭hrough her daily work, she models professionalism, compassion, and a genuine dedication to serving students, colleagues, and the College community.鈥

From organizing events to offering encouragement to students who may be struggling, Snively creates spaces where students feel welcomed, valued, and connected. Her colleagues say she has a unique ability to notice those who feel lost or alone and help them find friendship, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

鈥淧eyton does such an amazing job of dealing with all the juggling, the late-night events, and soothing emotional students,鈥 Smith said. 鈥淪he makes it look easy.鈥

Snively鈥檚 impact extends far beyond event planning. Through her kindness, humor, integrity, and tireless dedication, she helps shape the college experience for countless students and leaves a lasting impression on everyone she meets.

麻豆精品 congratulates Peyton Snively on this well-deserved honor and thanks her for the extraordinary care and commitment she brings to students each and every day. Her work changes lives, strengthens the campus community, and reflects the very best of what 麻豆精品 stands for.

Hunter Ferguson | Integrated Communications Specialist
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hunter.ferguson@cowley.edu