ARCS Light Award Recipients
Each year the ARCS Light award is given to a member of each ARCS Foundation chapter who has displayed commitment and long-term service at the chapter level. The recipients are honored for serving in board/leadership positions, establishing Scholar funds and collaborating with university partners, chairing special events and recruiting new members, and providing expertise in chapter operations.
2024-2025 San Diego ARCS Light Recipient:
Ingrid Benirschke-Perkins
Ingrid Benirschke-Perkins joined the ARCS San Diego Chapter in 2017 and served as Director of Field trips from 2018-2020. Then in 2021, she joined the board as Vice President of Marketing & Communications and immediately began work on raising awareness of our chapter’s activities through social media, our website, the Insider newsletter, and local media. In 2024, Ingrid chaired the 2024 Scientist of the Year Celebration and also introduced our 2024 SOY Dr. Terry Sejnowski at the event.Ingrid’s true passion is centered on our Scholars and Scholar Alumni, and she enjoys sharing news of their achievements with ARCS members whenever and wherever possible. During COVID, Ingrid created a massive directory of our Scholar Alumni, making us the envy of every chapter in the country. She was invited to serve on the national task force to “seek and find” Scholar Alumni across the country, and she has done a wonderful job!
Ingrid possesses a wealth of qualities that make her a huge success as an ARCS colleague, mentor and leader. She is a tireless and joyful advocate for ARCS. She is an exemplar of the best in communication, which improves all that we do. Ingrid is irreplaceable, a joy to work with, and certainly deserves this honor.
Congratulations, Ingrid!
Honorees - San Diego Chapter
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2024-25 Ingrid Benirschke-Perkins 2023-24 Kimberly Miller 2022-23 Holly Heaton 2021-22 Dr. Ellen G. Moxham 2020-21 June Chocheles 2019-20 Helga Moore 2018-19 Peggy Hanley 2017-18 Doris Ellsworth 2016-17 Bobbie Vandervoort 2015-16 Mary Lou Quick 2014-15 Robin Luby 2013-14 Candace Kohl 2012-13 Mary Fitz 2011-12 Diane Chalmers |
2010-11 Bea Hadinger 2009-10 Jeanette Foushee 2008-09 Patricia Stewart 2007-08 Jerrie Schmidt 2006-07 Joan Evangelou 2005-06 Marti Panarisi 2004-05 Nancy Bildsoe 2003-04 Connie Adelman 2002-03 Pattie Wellborn 2001-02 Peggy Elliott 2000-01 Karon Luce 1999-00 Mary Jane Bennett 1998-99 Lois Thompson |
1997-98 Pat Beck 1996-97 Betty Simm 1995-96 Toni Nickell 1994-95 Karen Bowden 1993-94 Barbara McColl 1992-93 Becki Etess 1991-92 Betty Brayshay 1990-91 Kay Redmond 1989-90 Dottie Georgens 1988-89 Lois Roon 1987-88 Yvonne Larsen 1986-87 Betty Jo Williams 1985-86 Gayle Wilson |