Women for OSU awarded a record 18 scholarships to Oklahoma State University students recently at its annual symposium.

According to Women for OSU, those who received scholarships have a strong passion for philanthropy and display leadership in their communities.

The recipients’ dedication to helping others includes making a difference in areas such as food insecurity, animal welfare, mentorship and more, the group said.

Brooklyn Hawkins was selected as the Student Philanthropist of the Year for her work supporting teens battling cancer.

Among the other winners were a pair of Kingfi sher County graduates:

Makalie Lackey, Cashion Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Medical Sciences

She is a current medical student and plans to practice rural medicine in Oklahoma after residency. She is interested in general surgery, ENT and emergency medicine.

Her bio read at the ceremony follows:

Raised in Cashion, Oklahoma, Makalie Lackey witnessed the challenges of physician shortages in rural areas, igniting her passion for rural medicine. As an Ambassador Coordinator at OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and a member of the Youth Medical Mentor- ship Program, she encourages students, especially young women, to pursue careers in medicine. Makalie serves as the OSU American College of Osteopathic Surgeons-MSS National Liaison. A mission trip to India instilled her commitment to global health, inspiring her to help establish the OSU chapter of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Makalie is a member of the Christian Medical Association, Wilderness Medicine Club and Medical Interdisciplinary Specialties Club.

Madisyn Myers, Lomega

Human Nutrition: Pre-Medical Sciences Sandra K. Trennepohl Women for OSU Endowed Scholarship Following is her bio:

Madisyn Myers’ parents instilled in her the importance of recognizing needs and taking action. The issue that stood out most – food insecurity – became her orange passion. Alongside her sisters, Madisyn co-founded Beef for the Bank, a nonprofit that donates beef to food banks, homeless shelters, senior centers and Meals on Wheels programs across Oklahoma. The organization aims to combat hunger and raise awareness about food insecurity. She also volunteers with Our Daily Bread, Kingfisher County Compassion Clinic and Wishes for Water. In 2024, Madisyn was recognized as an Oklahoma State Top Ten Freshman and the College of Education and Human Sciences Freshman Researcher of the Year.