The Illinois Community College Trustees Association sponsors 2 awards for alumni, the Distinguished Alumnus Award and the Pacesetter Alumnus Award. All community colleges in the state of Illinois submit their local winners to be considered for these statewide awards.
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 more than 5 years ago.
- 2008 Richland Distinguished Alumnus - Liz Swords
- Previous Richland Distinguished Alumni
- View nomination criteria and dowload the nomination form for the Distinguished Alumnus Award
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 within the last 5 years.