Jaren Jackson Jr. receives Medallion Award for work on voting initiatives

Former MSU star and current Grizzlies power forward Jaren Jackson was given the NASS Medallion Award Monday.

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One of the defining characteristics of an athlete who has passed through Michigan State is their leadership both on and off the court. Well, you can add Jaren Jackson Jr. to the long list of leaders the Spartans have produced.

On Monday, Memphis Grizzlies star and former MSU big man Jackson was honored by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) for his continued work on Tennessee Voting initiatives through receiving their Medallion Award.

Specifically, Jackson was honored by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett.

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