Alumni Association Awards

HCC's Alumni Awards

The following are awards sponsored by the Highland Community College Alumni Association.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Recognizes alumni who have made personal and professional contributions to society, demonstrated exemplary support to the College and the community, served humanity, distinguished themselves in their careers, and brought honor to HCC through their accomplishments.

  • 2026: Dr. Betsy Crawford ‘98 & Doug Sterbenz ‘83
  • 2025: Cindy Tilson Rogers ('66) and Steve Reichle ('70)

Distinguished Service Award

Acknowledges an alumnus who has contributed time, talent, service, and volunteerism to Highland Community College. 

  • 2026: Becky Gilmore ‘78; Mike ‘83 and Brenda ‘82 McNary
  • 2025: Doris Delzeit ('78) and Mike Todd ('84)

Employee Appreciation Award

Honors a member of the faculty and/or staff for outstanding achievement or service to the college.

  • 2026: Highland Campus: Stephanie Peterson; Technical Center: Tim Housh; Western Center: Scott Kneifl
  • 2025: Amy Dulac and Andrea (Collins) Keller ('01)

Young Alum Award

Designed for alumni who have graduated from HCC at least 10 years before the selection date. One male and one female will be selected based on their professional or educational achievements, community activities, honors or awards, and other noteworthy items of merit since graduation.

  • 2026: Conner Hampton (‘08) and Thaina Dos Santos Jensen (‘15)
  • 2025: Kristen (Zielke) Wahlmeier ('06) and Shayne Wahlmeier ('05)

Honorary Scottie Award

Acknowledge a friend of the College who has contributed time, talent, service, and volunteerism to Highland Community College.

  • 2026: Alan Boeh and Rainbow Communications, LLC
  • 2025: Troy Kolb and David & Marci Reist

 

Congrats! 2026 Alumni Award Winners graphic with Scottie Dog logo. Background is a group photo of the Award winners with President Bowhay on the left side and Executive Director of HCC Foundation, Keith Jaloma and Director of Alumni, Kelly Twombly on the right.

Highland Community College Recognizes...

October 23, 2026

Highland Community College (HCC) proudly recognized the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Awards on Saturday, October 17. These awards celebrate outstanding alumni, employees and community partners. Their leadership, service and achievements have made a lasting impact on the College and the communities...

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