The George Washington University community gathered during Alumni and Family Weekend to celebrate 15 years of the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service and 30 years of community service through the GW Office of Community Service. The milestone event also marked the presentation of the inaugural GW Civic Architect Award to Dr. Peter Konwerski, GSEHD alumnus (Ed.D., Higher Education Administration) and National Council member, alongside Associate Professor Emerita Honey W. Nashman.
The GW Civic Architect Award honors visionary leaders whose work has shaped the university’s civic identity through community partnership and institutional innovation. Recipients exemplify GW’s deep commitment to service and the public good by creating sustainable programs, partnerships, and structures that connect learning, research, and service in meaningful and enduring ways.
Dr. Konwerski and Dr. Nashman were recognized for their transformative leadership and long-standing contributions to GW’s culture of civic engagement. Their efforts have strengthened the university’s capacity to engage with communities both locally and globally, ensuring that civic responsibility remains a cornerstone of the GW experience.
A dedicated educator and leader in higher education, Dr. Konwerski previously served as Vice President for Student Life at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and as Vice President and Dean of Students at GW. Throughout his career, he has championed student development, service learning, and institutional collaboration to advance civic responsibility in higher education.