Ballard resident Gabrielle Bennett has received a Margin of Excellence Award from the Bellevue Community College Foundation in recognition of her outstanding work in support of the college and its students.

Bennett, a program manager and Associated Student Government advisor in college's Student Programs office, is one of six Bellevue Community College faculty and staff members to receive the honor this year. Nominated by students, faculty and staff, each received a $1,000 award from the Foundation.