WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa — Southeastern Community College (SCC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations are submitted online and due by September 1.
“We have remarkable distinguished alumni who motivate both our students and our community,” Val Giannettino, executive director of institutional advancement, says. “We love learning about the journeys our alumni have taken since graduating.”
Two distinguished alumni have been selected each year since 1997. Some past recipients include Dr. Edward Stone, Randy Winegard, Dick Wagner, Martha Wolf, and Judy Brueck.
To be eligible, the nominee must have completed 30 credits at SCC or its predecessor colleges. These include Burlington Junior College, Burlington Community College, and Keokuk Community College.
Giannettino says you can nominate more than one person. In fact, you could nominate two people at once.
“If you know an outstanding couple or family members, maybe a mother and daughter, who you feel should be honored for their achievements, you can submit one nomination for them,” Giannettino explains. “We want to hear everyone's story and celebrate their success.”
The SCC Alumni Association Board will review the nominations at their October meeting. Recommendations are then taken to the SCC Board of Trustees' November meeting for confirmation.
Distinguished alumni are recognized at their respective campus commencements and deliver the keynote address. They are honored with a plaque recognizing their accomplishments on their respective campus.
Make a nomination at bit.ly/sccdistinguishedalumni
For more information, call (319) 208-5026 or visit scciowa.edu.
