G-33-1.3 Helen Leicester Honorary Scholastic Award

Revised: 3/13/2026

Each year the name of the student who has the highest scholastic average, with the highest number of COCC credits, among those receiving the Associate Degree is engraved on this plaque. Award is determined by highest COCC GPA, with a minimum of 36 COCC credits, by the Admissions and Records Office. The award is presented by the student's faculty advisor or other department faculty with a connection to the student. In case of a tie, all students with the highest GPA and highest number of COCC credits will receive the award. In the event that a student is eligible for both the Helen Leicester and Walter G. Coombs awards, then he or she may receive both awards.