Madilyn Portner and Hunter Lewandowski are the MSHSL ExCel Award winners at New Ulm High School.

New Ulm High School students Madilyn Portner and Hunter Lewandowski received the MSHSL ExCel Award this year.

The ExCEL Award – Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, leaders in their schools, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service.