Service Grant History

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History of the Award

The first Service Grants were established in 2024 to award five deserving members $2000 grants for 2025-26 to support a term of service through a global or domestic service organization, either post-graduation or between studies. During the June 2026 Board of Directors meeting, the board voted to redistribute the funds to award two members $5000 grants to better support the long-term service. The first grant was named in honor of a long-standing chapter advisor, Deborah Manzanares.

Honorees

Deborah Manzanares served as the Baylor University chapter advisor from 2006 until her retirement in 2022. She was recognized as the 2022 Alpha Lambda Delta Advisor of the Year. She was a Senior Lecturer for Modern Languages and Cultures at Baylor University. She served as an ALD board member from 2009-2012 and is honored for her many years of service to Alpha Lambda Delta.