Bucks to Honor Four Community Leaders
Last updated Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Bucks County Community College pays tribute to the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, January 22, with its fifth annual MLK Leadership Awards.
“Dr. King challenged us not only to dream, but to act,” said Dr. Patrick M. Jones, president and CEO of Bucks County Community College. “The recipients of this year’s Martin Luther King Leadership Awards embody that challenge through their commitment to economic mobility and civic engagement. As an institution founded in 1964 committed to open access to higher education, we are honored to recognize leaders who share our belief that education and opportunity are powerful forces for improving lives, both for individuals and communities.”
This year’s honorees are:
- Corporate Leadership – Angèle Bell, Community Engagement Lead, Merck - West Point Site
- Community Leadership – Marlene Pray, Founder and Director of The Rainbow Room, Planned Parenthood Keystone
- Humanitarian Leadership – Barbara Simmons, Executive Director, The Peace Center
- Student Leadership – Kayla Wulffleff, Bucks County Community College class of 2027
The four will be honored with a reception and ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, in the Gallagher Room of the Rollins Center on the campus at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown, Pa. The ceremony, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., will be livestreamed. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Parx Casino.