ICCTA Awards


30-Year Trustee Award

In honor of the Illinois community college system's 40th anniversary in July 2005, ICCTA created a 30-Year Trustee Award to recognize our longest-serving board members. All trustees with 30 or more years of service on an Illinois community college board will receive this honor, which will be presented each year at ICCTA's annual convention.

  • Congratulations to our 2007 recipients, Richard Dickson, Robert L. Watson, and
          Robert Wunderlich
  • Our past recipients


    Advocacy Award

    The ICCTA Executive Committee created this special award in 2006 to honor its recipient’s dedicated leadership in advocating for the needs of students and the Illinois community college system.

  • Congratulations to our 2007 recipient, Dr. Keith Miller
  • Our 2006 recipient, Dr. Alice Jacobs


    Business/Industry Partnership Award

    The Business/Industry Partnership Award recognizes an Illinois business that has built a successful workforce-training alliance with a local community college.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipients, the Chicagoland Regional College Program and
          Moraine Valley Community College
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  • Our 2006 recipients, Carlisle SynTech Inc. and Kaskaskia College, and
          DaimlerChrysler Motors Company and Moraine Valley Community College
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  • Our 2005 recipients, Group O and Black Hawk College
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  • Our 2004 recipients, Dana Corporation and McHenry County College
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  • Our 2003 recipients, ThyssenKrupp Gerlach Company and Danville Area
         Community College
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  • Our 2002 recipients, North American Lighting Company and Kaskaskia College
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  • Our 2001 recipients, Forsheda Engineered Seals and Kaskaskia College
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  • Previous recipients


    Certificate of Merit

    The Certificate of Merit is presented to persons (usually former trustees or presidents) who have made a significant contribution to ICCTA, the Illinois system, or an individual member college. Currently serving trustees and presidents are not eligible for nomination.

  • Congratulations to our 2007 recipients: Randy Barnette, Don Barshis, Don Brewer,
         The Hon. Beverly Fawell, Craig Findley, Richard Gillette, Steve Kubiczky, Diane Landry,
         Dr. Dave Louis, Jim McFarland, Richard Nay, Janice Pearson, Dr. David Powers,
         Dr. Jon Satterwhite, Dr. Mike Shirley, Shiney Thomas-Jacobs, Dean West,     and Jerry
         Wright
  • Our 2006 recipients, Dr. Zelema Harris, Dr. Robert Luther, Dr. Robert Scholz,
          Dr. Gretchen Naff, Dr. Chuck Novak, J.D. Ross, Dr. John Donahue,     and John J. Daley
  • Our 2005 recipients, Barbara Barton, John J. Daley, Kris Howard,
         Nick Kachiroubas, Dr. Richard Kolze, Franklin Walker, and Patti Wojcikowski
  • Our 2004 recipients, Dr. Wayne Chapin and Donald B. Johannes
  • Our 2003 recipients, the Hon. Philip J. Rock and the Hon. Judy Erwin
  • Our 2002 recipients, Dr. Donald G. Crist and Sharon Tarvin
  • Our 2001 recipients, Dr. Robert English and Lucy Sloan


    College Bowl

    Nicknamed "the varsity sport of the mind," College Bowl features fast-paced question-and-answer competitions between teams of students. Statewide College Bowl tournaments have been co- sponsored by ICCTA and the Illinois Community College Student Activities Association since 1993.

  • Congratulations to our 2007 winner, Joliet Junior College
  • Our 2006 winner, Joliet Junior College
  • Our 2005 winner, John A. Logan College
  • Our 2004 winner, Prairie State College
  • Our 2003 winner, Kaskaskia College
  • Our 2002 winner, Morton College
  • Our 2001 winner, Joliet Junior College
  • Previous winners


    Distinguished Alumnus Award

    The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes the many success stories of Illinois' community college graduates. Nominees must have completed a recognized program of instruction at an Illinois public community college prior to June 30, 2003.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, Chad Pregracke
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  • Our 2006 recipient, Marija Zivanovic-Smith
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  • Our 2005 recipient, The Hon. Gerald C. Bender
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  • Our 2004 recipient, John W. Fountain
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  • Our 2003 recipient, Peggy Kirby
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  • Our 2002 recipient, Eric Donaldson
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  • Our 2001 recipient, Karen Keasler
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  • Previous recipients


    Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award

    The Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award honors individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the pursuit and support of ethical leadership and decision-making in their fields of work and volunteer service.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, The Hon. George Van Dusen
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  • Our 2006 recipient, Bruce L. Conners
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  • Our 2005 recipient, Dr. Gary W. Davis


    Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Award

    The Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Award recognizes the system's outstanding student board members. Only student trustees who are completing their final year on the board of an ICCTA member college are eligible for nomination.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 nominees
  • our 2007 recipients, Ramon Albino and Brandon Smith
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  • Our 2006 recipient, Jason Wallace
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  • Our 2005 recipient, Meghan Kennedy
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  • Our 2004 recipient, Carlos Vale
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  • Our 2003 recipient, Nathan Goebel
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  • Our 2002 recipient, Wyatt Shelato
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  • Our 2001 recipient, David Moore
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    Honorary Membership

    As the association's highest award, ICCTA Honorary Membership is reserved for those individuals who have established the very highest standard of service and who have clearly benefitted the entire Illinois community college system. Currently serving trustees and presidents are not eligible for nomination.

  • Congratulations to our 2007 recipient, Roger Tuttle
  • Our 2005 recipient, Virginia McMillan
  • Our 2004 recipient, Mary Karasek
  • Our 2002 recipient, Ray Hartstein
  • Our 2001 recipient, Dr. Larry Huffman
  • Previous recipients


    John M. Lewis Outstanding Legislator Award

    The John M. Lewis Award is presented to an elected official who demonstrates, through his or her exemplary public service, recognition of the importance of higher education to society. The award is named after John M. Lewis, the founding president of ICCTA and the Carl Sandburg College Board of Trustees.

  • Our 2006 recipient, U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin
  • Our 2005 recipient, Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.


    Lifelong Learning Award

    The Lifelong Learning Award celebrates the accomplishments of Illinois' community college students over the ago of 50. Nominees must be currently enrolled students who have completed at least six (6) credit or non-credit hours at an Illinois public community college.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, Evelyn McKenna
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  • Our 2006 recipient, Margot McAfoos
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  • Our 2005 recipient, Sam Cordero
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  • Our 2004 recipient, Lester F. Catlin
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  • Previous recipients


    Meritorious Service Award

    This honor is given to elected/appointed officials and other friends of community colleges who have contributed to the advancement of the Trustees Association and community college education in Illinois. Currently serving trustees and presidents are not eligible for nomination.

  • Congratulations to our 2007 recipient, Geoffrey Obrzut
  • Our 2006 recipients: Guy Alongi and James Kaplan
  • Our 2005 recipient, The Hon. Denny Jacobs
  • Our 2004 recipients, Edward T. Duffy, Anne Ladky, and Joseph J. Neely
  • Our 2003 recipients, James Lumber, Eleanor McGuan-Boza, and Dr. Michael Murphy
  • Our 2002 recipient, Dr. Keith Sanders
  • Our 2001 recipient, Dr. Joseph Cipfl


    Outstanding Faculty Member Award

    The Outstanding Faculty Member Award recognizes the high achievement of Illinois' full- and part-time community college instructors.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, Jane Wu
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  • Our 2006 recipient, Kathy Sturgeon
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  • Our 2005 recipient, David C. Leake
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  • Our 2004 recipient, Dr. Kent Johnson
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  • Our 2003 recipient, John Hoagland
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  • Our 2002 recipient, Dr. Joan Ferrell
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  • Our 2001 recipient, Dr. Erika Hartmann
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  • Previous recipients


    Outstanding Legislator Award

    Each year ICCTA honors select members of the Illinois General Assembly for their continuing support of the Illinois community college system. Each of these recipients has a special connection to Illinois community colleges.

  • Congratulations to our 2007 recipient, U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean
  • Our 2006 recipients, State Sen. Debbie Halvorson and State Rep. Bill Black


    Pacesetter Award

    The Pacesetter Award recognizes the accomplishments of Illinois' more recent community college graduates. Nominees must have completed a recognized program of instruction at an Illinois public community college after June 30, 2003.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, Gabriel Smith
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  • Our 2006 recipient, Katie Hopkins
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  • Our 2005 recipient, Jill Tomaszewski
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  • Our 2004 recipient, Bonita Bear
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  • Our 2003 recipient, Lisandra Martinez
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  • Our 2002 recipient, Raymond Connolly
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  • Our 2001 recipient, Lynette Gage
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  • Previous recipients


    Paul Simon Student Essay Contest

    The Paul Simon Student Essay Contest provides a one-time $500 scholarship to the student who best describes "How My Community College Has Changed My Life." All currently enrolled full- and part-time students at ICCTA member colleges are eligible to participate; however, each ICCTA member college may enter only one student essay in the statewide competition each year.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 entrants
  • Our 2007 winning entrant, Christine Pemberton
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  • Our 2006 winning essay by Peggy Michael
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  • Our 2005 winning essay by Joyce Woo
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  • Our 2004 winning essay by Julie Stoneburner
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  • Our 2003 winning essay by Lorelei Blackburn
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  • Our 2002 winning essay by Alexandra Spiers
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  • Our 2001 winning essay by Laurie Reeves
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  • Our 2000 winning essay by Nanelle Norcross
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    Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award

    The Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award recognizes exemplary service by a currently serving community college board member. Former trustees are not eligible for nomination.

  • Congratulations to our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, James Tyree
  • Our 2006 recipient, Linden A. Warfel
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  • Our 2005 recipient, Joan B. Hall
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  • Our 2004 recipient, James L. Ayers
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  • Our 2003 recipient, John Ahern
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  • Our 2002 recipient, John Duffy
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  • Our 2001 recipient, Dave Maguire
  • Previous recipients


    Trustee Education Award

    The ICCTA Board of Representatives created this award in 1992 to recognize outstanding achievement in the area of professional development. Recipients of this honor have participated in 15 or more ICCTA seminars.

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    For additional information on ICCTA's awards program, please contact Kim Villanueva at 1-800-454-2282, ext. 1.



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