The work of Associate Director of the Newark Earthworks Center Marti Chaatsmith has been acknowledged with the Ohio State Newark/Central Ohio Technical College 2012 Diversity Award. The award recognizes "outstanding achievements that advance the campuses' overall awareness and sensitivity to differences among people(s).", and Chaatsmith's almost 10 years of service to OSU and the local community.

Chaatsmith said, "It is such an honor that my work has been recognized by our colleagues here, I look forward to continuing the work of the NEC with the students, staff, and faculty and hope we can develop collaborative projects in the future."