The Anderson Independent-Mail
CLEMSON, S.C. — The Joint City/University Advisory Board recognized the Club EDGE Summer Enrichment Camp and the Call Me Mister Program as well as Clemson resident Don Collins with the Abernathy/Cox One Clemson Awards. The award is given annually to an organization or an individual who has made major contributions not only at Clemson University, but also to the community as a whole.
The Club EDGE Summer Enrichment Camp was recognized in the organization category. The program provides academic support and mentoring for many young people in the Clemson and Central area. It is a joint effort between the Littlejohn Community Center and the call Me Mister program, with program participants acting as mentors and counselors at camp.
Collins received the individual award for his contributions to the School of Architecture and the Fire Department. Collins served a 34-year tenure at Clemson University, including 20 years as a professor in the School of Architecture.
He completed the S.C. Fire Academy firefighting curriculum and joined the Clemson University Fire Department, rising to the rank of captain. He has spent thousands of hours working on the fire trucks and other projects to improve the community, all as an unpaid volunteer.
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