2020 ICCTA Awards



Full list of our 2019 award winners
and 2019 ICCTA convention photos


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.

Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
Contact ICCTA for nomination information

  • Our 2019 recipient, Dr. Jonah Rice
  • Our 2018 recipient, Dr. John Avendano
  • Our 2017 recipient, Dr. Tom Ramage
  • Our 2016 recipient, Dr. Charlotte Warren
  • Our 2015 recipient, Dr. Tom Choice
  • Our 2014 recipient, Dr. Christine Sobek
  • Our 2013 recipient, Dr. Peg Lee
  • Our 2012 recipient, Dr. Gayle Saunders
  • Our 2011 recipient, Dr. Jerry Weber
  • Our 2010 recipient, Dr. John Erwin
  • Our 2009 recipient, Dr. Robert Mees
  • Our 2008 recipient, Terry Bruce
  • 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 an ICCTA member college.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipients, LyondellBasell and Joliet Junior College
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2018 recipients, Cook Canton and Spoon River College
  • Our 2018 nominees
  • Our 2017 recipients, Shawnee Professional Services and Shawnee
         Community College

  • Our 2017 nominees
  • Our 2016 recipients, Navistar International Corporation and Triton College
  • Our 2016 nominees
  • Our 2015 recipients, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399
         and Triton College
  • Our 2015 nominees
  • Our 2014 recipients, North American Lighting and Lake Land College
  • Our 2014 nominees
  • Our 2013 recipients, Custom Aluminum Products, Inc. and Elgin Community
         College

  • Our 2013 nominees
  • Our 2012 recipients, Monsanto Company and Parkland College
  • Our 2012 nominees
  • Our 2011 recipients, Provena United Samaritans Medical Center and
         Danville Area Community College
  • Our 2011 nominees
  • Our 2010 recipients, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
         Local 146
    and Richland Community College
  • Our 2010 nominees
  • Our 2009 recipients, The Joint Manufacturing Center and Black Hawk College
  • Our 2009 Honorable Mention recipients, Hesed House and Waubonsee
         Community College

  • Our 2009 nominees
  • Our 2008 recipients, Archer Daniel Midland Company and Richland
         Community College

  • Our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipients, the Chicagoland Regional College Program and
         Moraine Valley Community College
  • Our 2007 nominees
  • Our 2006 recipients, Carlisle SynTech Inc. and Kaskaskia College, and
         DaimlerChrysler Motors Company and Moraine Valley Community College
  • Our 2006 nominees
  • Our 2005 recipients, Group O and Black Hawk College
  • Our 2005 nominees
  • Our 2004 recipients, Dana Corporation and McHenry County College
  • Our 2004 nominees
  • Our 2003 recipients, ThyssenKrupp Gerlach Company and Danville Area
         Community College

  • Our 2003 nominees
  • Our 2002 recipients, North American Lighting Company and Kaskaskia
         College

  • Our 2002 nominees
  • Our 2001 recipients, Forsheda Engineered Seals and Kaskaskia College
  • Our 2001 nominees
  • 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.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    Contact ICCTA for nomination information

  • Our 2019 recipients, Dr. Richard Bodie, Diane Gallagher, and Richard 'Shorty'
         Dickson
  • Our 2018 recipient, Karen Cotter
  • Our 2017 recipients, Don Brewer, Dick Cheney, Reggie Coleman, Eleanor
         MacKinney
    , and Betty Meents
  • Our 2016 receipients, Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs, Jeff May, James Pilmer, and
         Dr. Gayle Saunders

  • Our 2015 recipients, Guy Alongi, Dr. John Erwin, Alexi Giannoulias, Dr. Joe
         Kanosky
    , Dr. Peg Lee, Dr. George Mihel, Tom Pulver, John Sanders, Laurie
         Stone
    , Dr. James Underwood, and Robert Urish
  • Our 2014 recipients, Dr. Jack Becherer, Thomas Gary, Mitch Hannahs,
         Dr. John Letts, Vickie Miller, Dr. Deborah Payne, Emmett Sefton
         (posthumous), and Hugh Van Voorst
  • Our 2013 recipients, Amy Bliefnick, Ted Biondo, David Carlin, Dr. Robert
         Ehrich
    , David LaHood, Carol Larson, Scott Lensink, Larry Littell, John
         Lumber
    , Dr. Robert McBride, Irene Moskal Del Giudice, Dr. John O'Keefe,
         Evelyn Phillips, Dr. Eric Radtke, Marvin Scott, Dr. William Simpson, Dennis
         Thompson
    , and Barbara Walters
  • Our 2012 recipients, Dr. Vernon Crawley, George Dammer, Dr. Chuck
         Guengerich, Charley Holstein, Dennis Marek, Dr. Robert Mees, Dr. Larry
         Peterson, Dr. Gena Proulx
    (posthumous), Dr. Robert Ritschel, Sam Wolf,
         and Dr. Frank Zeller
  • Our 2011 recipients, Louise Acree, Steve Ballard, Nancy Clawson, Peg
         Donohue, Dave Edmison, Mark Fazzini, Dr. Phyllis Folarin, Jerry Hagmeier,
         Dick Hoffman, John Huston, Steve Kroeger, George Lowe, John McCarthy,
         James Shaffer, Rev. Albert Tyson, Jim White,
    and Dr. John Wozniak
  • Our 2010 recipients, Dr. Jon Astroth, Merrill Becker, Dr. Jackie Davis,
         Harry Hillis, Jr., and Thomas Schmidt
  • Our 2009 recipients, Cindy Brand, Carol Chiligiris, Dr. Ray Cummiskey,
         James Detzler, Robert Funderburk, Dr. Gene Gardner, Patricia Jones,
         Dr. Suzanne Juday, Ed Ledvina, Fred Leggett, James Rock, Roger
         Rutherford, Diane Stredde, Dr. Wayne Watson, and Dave Wilcoxson

  • Our 2008 recipients, Patrick Botterman (posthumous), Dr. Marguerite Boyd,
         Tim Dudley, Zerrie Campbell, Dr. Larry Choate, Mark Kern, Dr. Elmer
         Kirchoff, Dr. Brent Knight, Dr. Paul McCarthy, Dr. Keith Miller, Patricia
         Roach, and Dr. Bill Simpson

  • 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



    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 or attended at least 30 semesters hours at an ICCTA member college. Currently serving trustees and presidents are not eligible for nomination. Posthumous nominations are not eligible for submission.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipient, William E. Taylor
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2018 co-recipients, William Albracht, Dr. Karla Ivankovich, and
         Susan Trieschmann
  • Our 2018 nominees
  • Our 2017 recipient, Jay D. Bergman
  • Our 2017 nominees
  • Our 2016 recipient, Cinda Edwards
  • Our 2016 nominees
  • Our 2015 recipient, Dr. Phillis Dewitt
  • Our 2015 nominees
  • Our 2014 recipient, Alan Ladwig
  • Our 2014 nominees
  • Our 2013 recipient, Juan Salgado
  • Our 2013 nominees
  • Our 2012 recipient, Deborah Nelson
  • Our 2012 nominees
  • Our 2011 recipient, Larry Blackerby
  • Our 2011 nominees
  • Our 2010 recipient, Kim Gilmore
  • Our 2010 nominees
  • Our 2009 recipient, Dr. Dennis G. Hall
  • Our 2009 nominees
  • Our 2008 recipient, Penny Panayiota Deligiannis
  • Our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, Chad Pregracke
  • Our 2007 nominees
  • Our 2006 recipient, Marija Zivanovic-Smith
  • Our 2006 nominees
  • Our 2005 recipient, The Hon. Gerald C. Bender
  • Our 2005 nominees
  • Our 2004 recipient, John W. Fountain
  • Our 2004 nominees
  • Our 2003 recipient, Peggy Kirby
  • Our 2003 nominees
  • Our 2002 recipient, Eric Donaldson
  • Our 2002 nominees
  • Our 2001 recipient, Karen Keasler
  • Our 2001 nominees
  • Previous recipients



    Equity and Diversity Award

    The Equity and Diversity Award recognizes exemplary commitment by an Illinois public community college board and its chief executive officer to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion in the institution's education programs.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipient, Oakton Community College
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2018 recipient, Moraine Valley Community College
  • Our 2018 nominees
  • Our 2017 recipient, William Rainey Harper College
  • Our 2017 nominees
  • Our 2016 recipient, College of Lake County
  • Our 2016 nominees
  • Our 2015 recipient, Oakton Community College
  • Our 2015 nominees
  • Our 2014 recipient, Elgin Community College
  • Our 2014 nominees
  • Our 2012 recipient, Waubonsee Community College
  • Our 2011 recipient, Kaskaskia College
  • Our 2010 recipient, Oakton Community College
  • Our 2010 nominees



    Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship

    The Gandhi/King Peace Scholarship provides a $1,000 scholarship to the student who best articulates the peaceful messages of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This award has been endowed by Oakton Community College trustee Jody Wadhwa and the Wadhwa Foundation. All currently enrolled students at ICCTA member colleges are eligible to participate; however, each college may submit only one entry per academic year.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2019 recipient, Joshua Rodriguez
  • Our 2019 entrants
  • Our 2018 recipient, Jor'Dan Crim
  • Our 2018 entrants
  • Our 2017 recipient, Mauro Rosiles
  • Our 2017 entrants
  • Our 2016 recipient, Amy Butler
  • Our 2015 co-recipients, Estevão Campos Merlo and Brooke Reotutar
  • Our 2014 recipient, Kayla Storme



    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.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2019 recipient, Douglas Minter
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2018 recipient, Dr. Kenneth Ender
  • Our 2018 nominees
  • Our 2017 recipient, Dr. William Griffin
  • Our 2016 recipient, Dr. David Sam
  • Our 2012 recipient, The Hon. Wiley Edmondson
  • Our 2011 recipient, The Hon. Gary Dahl
  • Our 2011 nominees
  • Our 2008 recipients, Steve Kubiczky and Linden Warfel
  • Our 2007 recipient, The Hon. George Van Dusen
  • Our 2007 nominees
  • Our 2006 recipient, Bruce L. Conners
  • Our 2006 nominees
  • 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. The recipient will receive a $500 scholarship for fall 2020. Only student trustees who are currently serving on the board of an ICCTA member college are eligible for nomination.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipient, John "Jack" Timperley
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2018 recipient, Donyae Payton
  • Our 2018 nominees
  • Our 2017 recipient, Brandon Lewis
  • Our 2017 nominees
  • Our 2016 recipient, Yesenia Mata
  • Our 2016 nominees
  • Our 2015 recipient, Daniel Hintzke
  • Our 2015 nominees
  • Our 2014 recipient, Alejandro Molina Hoyos
  • Our 2014 nominees
  • Our 2013 recipient, Theresa Bashiri-Remetio
  • Our 2013 nominees
  • Our 2012 recipient, Kiersten Kasey
  • Our 2012 nominees
  • Our 2011 recipients: Blake Leitch, Mandy Little, and Natalie Richardson
  • Our 2011 nominees
  • Our 2010 recipient, Cody Sheriff
  • Our 2010 nominees
  • Our 2009 recipient, Andrea Andrada
  • Our 2009 nominees
  • Our 2008 recipient, Elizabeth Kunkel
  • Our 2008 nominees
  • our 2007 recipients, Ramon Albino and Brandon Smith
  • Our 2007 nominees
  • Our 2006 recipient, Jason Wallace
  • Our 2006 nominees
  • Our 2005 recipient, Meghan Kennedy
  • Our 2005 nominees
  • Our 2004 recipient, Carlos Vale
  • Our 2004 nominees
  • Our 2003 recipient, Nathan Goebel
  • Our 2003 nominees
  • Our 2002 recipient, Wyatt Shelato
  • Our 2002 nominees
  • Our 2001 recipient, David Moore
  • Our 2001 nominees
  • Previous recipients



    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.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    Contact ICCTA for nomination information

  • Our 2018 recipient, State Rep. Robert Pritchard
  • Our 2017 recipient, Jody Wadhwa
  • Our 2015 recipients, Dr. Thomas Bennett and Linden A. Warfel
  • Our 2013 recipient, Geoffrey Obrzut
  • Our 2011 recipient, Robert Gaffner
  • Our 2010 recipients, Dick Dystrup, Leland Glazebrook and Mary Nolan
  • Our 2009 recipients, Dr. Gary W. Davis and Dr. D. Wayne Green
  • 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

    Contact ICCTA for nomination information

    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 2010 recipient, State Rep. William Black
  • 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 who have used their community college as a resource on multiple occasions.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipient, Annette Lynch
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2009 recipient, John McDowell
  • Our 2009 nominees
  • Our 2008 recipient, Penelope Cameron
  • Our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, Evelyn McKenna
  • Our 2007 nominees
  • Our 2006 recipient, Margot McAfoos
  • Our 2006 nominees
  • Our 2005 recipient, Sam Cordero
  • Our 2005 nominees
  • Our 2004 recipient, Lester F. Catlin
  • Our 2004 nominees
  • Previous recipients



    Michael S. Monaghan 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.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    Contact ICCTA for nomination information

  • Our 2019 recipient, Michael S. Monaghan
  • Our 2018 recipient, Jake Rendleman
  • Our 2016 recipient, Dr. Karen Hunter Anderson
  • Our 2014 recipients, Dr. Harry Berman and Doug Whitley
  • Our 2013 recipient, Carrie Hightman
  • Our 2012 recipients, Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and William Mabe
  • Our 2011 recipient, Warren Ribley
  • Our 2010 recipient, Judy Erwin
  • Our 2009 recipient, Suzanne Morris
  • Our 2008 recipients, Dr. John Donahue, U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, Bill Naegele,
         and the Outdoor Advertising Association of Illinois
  • 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 Adjunct Faculty Member Award

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

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 guidelines and criteria

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipient, Maria Jose Tenuto
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2018 recipient, Rebecca Wolfe
  • Our 2018 nominees
  • Our 2017 co-recipients, Dr. Soma Chattopadhyay and Alexandra Green
  • Our 2017 nominees
  • Our 2016 recipient, Elizabeth Soderquist
  • Our 2016 nominees
  • Our 2015 recipient, Craig McMonigal
  • Our 2015 nominees
  • Our 2014 recipient, Mary Romberger
  • Our 2014 nominees
  • OUr 2013 recipient, Steve McLaughlin
  • Our 2013 nominees
  • Our 2012 recipient, Joseph Fatheree
  • Our 2012 nominees
  • Our 2011 recipients, Crystal Kerwin, Sheri Langendorf, and Dr. Scott
         Lingenfelter

  • Our 2011 nominees
  • Our 2010 recipient, Ronald B. Kowalczyk
  • Our 2010 nominees



    Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award

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

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipient, Dr. John Sands
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2018 co-recipients, Dr. Tom Dow and Kaizad Irani
  • Our 2018 nominees
  • Our 2017 recipient, Luke Jumper
  • Our 2017 nominees
  • Our 2016 recipient, Phillip Langley
  • Our 2016 nominees
  • Our 2015 co-recipients, Dr. Christine Brooms, David Voorhees, and Dr. Erin
         Wilding-Martin

  • Our 2015 nominees
  • Our 2014 recipient, Alison Douglas
  • Our 2014 nominees
  • Our 2013 recipient, David Wilson
  • Our 2013 nominees
  • Our 2012 recipient, Sally Fairbank
  • Our 2012 nominees
  • Our 2011 recipient, Robert Remedi
  • Our 2011 nominees
  • Our 2010 recipient, Dr. Wendy Brown
  • Orr 2010 nominees
  • Our 2009 recipient, Jay Cohen
  • Our 2009 nominees
  • Our 2008 recipient, J.C. Malitzke
  • Our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, Jane Wu
  • Our 2007 nominees
  • Our 2006 recipient, Kathy Sturgeon
  • Our 2006 nominees
  • Our 2005 recipient, David C. Leake
  • Our 2005 nominees
  • Our 2004 recipient, Dr. Kent Johnson
  • Our 2004 nominees
  • Our 2003 recipient, John Hoagland
  • Our 2003 nominees
  • Our 2002 recipient, Dr. Joan Ferrell
  • Our 2002 nominees
  • Our 2001 recipient, Dr. Erika Hartmann
  • Our 2001 nominees
  • 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.

    Contact ICCTA for nomination information

  • Our 2018 recipients, State Sen. Pat McGuire, State Sen. Sue Rezin, State Rep.
         Kelly Burke
    , and State Rep. Chad Hayes
  • Our 2013 recipients, State Sen. Michael Frerichs and State Rep. Robert
         Pritchard

  • Our 2010 recipients, State Sen. Edward Maloney and State Rep. Robert
         Pritchard

  • 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 (including dual credit courses) or attended at least 30 semesters hours at an ICCTA member college after June 30, 2009.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 guidelines and criteria

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipient, Caroline Amelse
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2009 recipient, Amber Edwards
  • Our 2009 nominees
  • Our 2008 recipient, Anna Kesler
  • Our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, Gabriel Smith
  • Our 2007 nominees
  • Our 2006 recipient, Katie Hopkins
  • Our 2006 nominees
  • Our 2005 recipient, Jill Tomaszewski
  • Our 2005 nominees
  • Our 2004 recipient, Bonita Bear
  • Our 2004 nominees
  • Our 2003 recipient, Lisandra Martinez
  • Our 2003 nominees
  • Our 2002 recipient, Raymond Connolly
  • Our 2002 nominees
  • Our 2001 recipient, Lynette Gage
  • Our 2001 nominees
  • 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 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.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2019 winning essay by Karen Russ
  • Our 2019 entrants
  • Our 2018 winning essay by Ruth Chae
  • Our 2018 Honorable Mention essay by Lauren Stengel
  • Our 2018 entrants
  • Our 2017 winning essay by Callie Smith
  • Our 2017 Honorable Mention essay by Sara Keene
  • Our 2017 entrants
  • Our 2016 winning essay by Kara Barbieri
  • Our 2016 Honorable Mention essay by Teresa Zuniga
  • Our 2016 entrants
  • Our 2015 winning essay by Clementina Ejiofor
  • Our 2015 Honorable Mention essay by James Garlock
  • Our 2015 entrants
  • Our 2014 winning essay by Amy Butler
  • Our 2014 entrants
  • Our 2013 winning essay by Nada Omer
  • Our 2013 Honorable Mention essay by Jacob Poor
  • Our 2013 entrants
  • Our 2012 winning essay by Rebecca Hines
  • Our 2012 Honorable Mention essay by Siegfried "Siggi" Schroth
  • Our 2012 entrants
  • Our 2011 winning essay by Tracy Knotek
  • Our 2011 Honorable Mention essay by Zakiyyah Ali
  • Our 2011 entrants
  • Our 2010 winning essay by Kathi Miller
  • Our 2010 entrants
  • Our 2009 winning essay by Favian Apata
  • Our 2009 entrants
  • Our 2008 winning essay by Eric Essen
  • Our 2008 entrants
  • Our 2007 winning essay by Christine Pemberton
  • Our 2007 entrants
  • Our 2006 winning essay by Peggy Michael
  • Our 2006 entrants
  • Our 2005 winning essay by Joyce Woo
  • Our 2005 entrants
  • Our 2004 winning essay by Julie Stoneburner
  • Our 2004 entrants
  • Our 2003 winning essay by Lorelei Blackburn
  • Our 2003 entrants
  • Our 2002 winning essay by Alexandra Spiers
  • Our 2002 entrants
  • Our 2001 winning essay by Laurie Reeves
  • Our 2001 entrants
  • Our 2000 winning essay by Nanelle Norcross
  • Previous recipients



    Professional Board Staff Member Award

    The Professional Board Staff Member Award recognizes exemplary professional service to an ICCTA member college board.

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 recipient, Patricia Trost
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2018 recipient, Joan Tierney
  • Our 2018 nominees
  • Our 2017 recipient, Heather Bennett
  • Our 2016 recipient, Kerri Thurman
  • Our 2016 nominees
  • Our 2015 recipient, Eileen Cukierski
  • Our 2015 nominees
  • Our 2014 recipient, Lana Fuller
  • Our 2014 nominees
  • Our 2013 recipient, Lyla Chandy
  • Our 2013 nominees
  • Our 2012 recipient, Jeanne Hayden
  • Our 2012 nominees



    Ray Hartstein Trustee Achievement Award

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

    Nominations are CLOSED for 2020
    2020 nomination form and guidelines

  • Our 2020 nominees
  • Our 2019 co-recipients, Dr. Joan DiLeonardi and Bob Johnson
  • Our 2019 nominees
  • Our 2017 recipient, Mike Sullivan
  • Our 2017 nominees
  • Our 2016 recipient, Diane Gallagher
  • Our 2015 recipient, Barbara Oilschlager
  • Our 2015 nominees
  • Out 2014 recipients, Richard Anderson and Jody Wadhwa
  • Our 2014 nominees
  • Our 2013 recipient, Dr. Tom Bennett
  • Our 2013 nominees
  • Our 2012 recipient, David W. Harby
  • Our 2012 nominees
  • Our 2011 recipient, Kathy Wessel
  • Our 2011 nominees
  • Our 2010 recipient, Jake Rendleman
  • Our 2010 nominees
  • Our 2009 recipient, Dr. Clare Ollayos
  • Our 2008 recipient, Jim Beasley
  • Our 2008 nominees
  • Our 2007 recipient, James Tyree
  • Our 2006 recipient, Linden A. Warfel
  • Our 2006 nominees
  • Our 2005 recipient, Joan B. Hall
  • Our 2005 nominees
  • Our 2004 recipient, James L. Ayers
  • Our 2004 nominees
  • Our 2003 recipient, John Ahern
  • Our 2003 nominees
  • Our 2002 recipient, John Duffy
  • Our 2002 nominees
  • 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.

    Contact ICCTA for nomination information

  • Our 2020 recipients
  • Our 2019 recipients
  • Our 2018 recipients
  • Our 2017 recipients
  • Our 2016 recipients
  • Our 2015 recipients
  • Our 2014 recipients
  • Our 2013 recipients
  • Our 2012 recipients
  • Our 2011 recipients
  • Our 2010 recipients
  • Our 2009 recipients
  • Our 2008 recipients
  • Our 2007 recipients
  • Our 2006 recipients
  • Our 2005 recipients
  • Our 2004 recipients
  • Our 2003 recipients
  • Our 2002 recipients
  • Our 2001 recipients



    Trustee Service Awards

    ICCTA has created several awards to recognize our longest-serving board members. All trustees are eligible to receive these honors, which will be presented each year at ICCTA's annual convention.

    Contact ICCTA for nomination information

    45-Year Trustee Award
  • Our 2019 recipients, Richard Anderson and Richard "Shorty" Dickson

    40-Year Trustee Award
  • Our 2018 recipient, Frank Zuccarelli
  • Our 2017 recipient, Robert Watson
  • Our 2016 recipients, Don Brewer and Robert Wunderlich
  • Our 2015 recipient, John Duffy
  • Our 2014 recipients, Richard Anderson and Richard "Shorty" Dickson

    35-Year Trustee Award
  • Our 2014 recipient, Robert Watson
  • Our 2013 recipients, Marvin Scott and Frank Zuccarelli
  • Our past recipients

    30-Year Trustee Award
  • Our 2019 recipients, James Ayers, Anthony DeFilippo, Barbara Oilschlager,
         and Don Patton
  • Our 2017 recipients, James Michels, Mike Sullivan, and Jody Wadhwa
  • Our 2016 recipients, Ed Andersen and Bill Hawley
  • Our 2015 recipients, Thomas Colclasure and Bonnie Kelley
  • Our 2013 recipient, Barbara Walters
  • Our past recipients

    25-Year Trustee Award
  • Our 2019 recipients, John Daly and Donna Peluso
  • Our 2018 recipients, Bishop Wayne Dunning, Dave Maguire, Nick Mance,
         Doris Reynolds, and Maxine Russell
  • Our 2016 recipients, Jim Beasley, Jerald Hoekstra, Richard Roehrkasse, and
         Mark Stephens
  • Our 2015 recipients, Ed Andersen, Anthony DeFilippo, Bill Hawley, Bruce
         Lauerman
    , James Michels, Mike Sullivan, Jody Wadhwa
  • Our 2014 recipients, James Ayers, Dr. Edward Hightower, Barbara
         Oilschlager
    , Don Patton, and Randy Schafer



    Discontinued Awards

    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 were co-sponsored by ICCTA and the Illinois Community College Student Activities Association from 1993 to 2008.

  • Our 2008 winner, Illinois Central College
  • 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


  • Illinois Community College Trustees Association
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    217-528-2858 (phone) • 217-528-8662 (fax)
    ICCTA@communitycolleges.org