ICCTA Awards

Every year, the ICCTA honors the outstanding people and programs of the Illinois Community College System. IVCC has had the opportunity to nominate our dedicated employees, committed business partners, and our outstanding alumni. Below are the past honorees from our College. Those who won the statewide award are indicated with an asterisk.

 

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.

  • 2024 – John A. “Jack” Schibrowsky
  • 2023 – Donald Fike
  • 2022 – Dr. Holly Novak
  • 2021 – Dr. Maureen Rebholz
  • 2019 – William Taylor*
  • 2015 – William Taylor
  • 2011 – Daniel Janka
  • 2010 – Daniel Janka
  • 2009 – William Taylor
  • 2008 – William Taylor
  • 2007 – Joseph Franco
  • 2006 – Dr. John Derango
  • 2005 – Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg
  • 2004 – Camillo Valle
  • 2003 – Maureen Rebholz
  • 2002 – Maureen Rebholz

 

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.

  • 2024 – Fran Brolley, retired Executive Director of Community Relations and Foundation
  • 2005 – Andy Simko, former Student Trustee

 

The Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Scholarship recognizes the system's outstanding student leaders.

  • 2024 – Elizabeth “Libby” G. Boyles
  • 2020 – Matthew Klein
  • 2015 – Amy Rogowski
  • 2013 – Brittany Burkart
  • 2008 – Elizabeth Kunkel*
  • 2007 – Megan Guilfoyle
  • 2005 – Andy Simko
  • 2004 – Andy Simko
  • 2002 – Lisa Twardowski

 

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 Illinois public community college after June 30, 2013.

  • 2024 – Martha Hoffman Kerestes
  • 2023 – Matthew Klein
  • 2006 – Jacqueline Marquardt
  • 2005 – Christopher Smith

 

The Professional Board Staff Member Award recognizes exemplary professional service to an Illinois community college board.

  • 2020 – Judy Day
  • 2012 – Jeanne Hayden*

 

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

  • 2011 – Dennis Thompson

 

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

  • 2024 - SABIC
  • 2019 – The Results Company
  • 2011 – City of Ottawa
  • 2007 – Community Hospital of Ottawa, IVCH, Mendota Community Hospital, Perry Memorial Hospital, St. Margaret’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital
  • 2003 – Vactor Manufacturing
  • 2002 – Vactor Manufacturing

 

The Gregg Chadwick Student Service Scholarship provides a $500 scholarship to a currently enrolled Illinois community college student for extraordinary commitment to volunteer service.

  • 2024 – Lynn Keyt

 

The Lifelong Learning Award celebrates the accomplishments of Illinois' community college students who have used their community college as a resource on multiple occasions.

  • 2024 – Gregory Williams
  • 2009 – Mary Tully
  • 2008 – Daniel Brongel
  • 2007 – Jo Anne Walden
  • 2004 – Edna Olson