ATHENS, Ohio -- Jim Martin, who helped with emergency services in New York City during events surrounding the World Trade Center collapse, will be the keynote speaker for the Ohio University Leadership Recognition Reception at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.

Martin, a 1973 Ohio University graduate, is a chief with New York City Emergency Medical Service. On Sept. 11, he was part of a team that established a command post about two blocks from the wreckage, where more than 100 individuals were treated the first day.

Throughout the first week, Martin and his co-workers worked 20-hour shifts. He remained stationed at Ground Zero for seven weeks.

The New York Medical Service hired Martin, a New York City native, in 1978 after working with EMS as a volunteer following his graduation from Ohio University.

Wednesday's Leadership Recognition Reception will salute students and campus organizations whose work has improved the quality of campus and community life. The offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students and Student Activities sponsor the awards. University students, faculty and administrators nominate recipients.

Awards to be presented include:

• Edwin L. Kennedy Leadership Awards for Outstanding Community Service
• King/Chavez/Parks Leadership Award
• Outstanding Graduate Student Leader Awards
• Outstanding Program Awards
• Outstanding Senior Leader Awards
• Outstanding Student Organization Advisor Awards
• Rudy Leadership Awards
• Stonewall Leadership Award

Admission to the reception is by invitation only.