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Nelson Torres has been named as the April recipient of Vanguard

University’s Outstanding Service Award.

“I feel loved and blessed in receiving this honor, thank you very

much.” Torres said on receiving the award.

Torres is a senior business administration major who has been active

on campus and served as a resident assistant on Vanguard Hall’s third

floor.

He also has been involved in the university’s “Hands Across the

Border” student outreach ministry, both as a translator and a counselor.

In his nomination papers Dan Mortensen, vice president for Student

Affairs, described Torres as having a “heart of gold” and said “he loves

people and is very faithful with the responsibilities that he takes on.”

The outstanding service award is presented throughout the year to

students who are engaged in outstanding service to, or on behalf of, the

university. Any member of the administration, faculty, staff or student

body may nominate students.