Recognition and Excellence Awards
The MCCA Annual Recognition and Excellence Awards program is dedicated to recognizing individuals and institutions that have set the standard of excellence during the year. Receiving an MCCA award is a great way to gain recognition, not only within the higher education industry, but at your institution and across the state. By recognizing outstanding service in ourselves and others, we bring prestige to our profession and our institutional roles.
Award of Distinction
Presented to individuals who have demonstrated sustained service and commitment to their local community college. It is one of the highest honors MCCA bestows. Winners will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented to individuals who have demonstrated sustained service and commitment to their local community college. It is one of the highest honors MCCA bestows. Winners will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Distinguished Business & Industry Award
Presented to individuals and/or businesses that have engaged in significant partnerships with their local community college to stimulate economic activity and support students and programs. Winners will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented to individuals and/or businesses that have engaged in significant partnerships with their local community college to stimulate economic activity and support students and programs. Winners will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Presented to exceptional individuals who have attended a Missouri community college. Although it is not required that the recipient be a graduate of a community college, preference is given to those who have earned a certificate or completed a degree program. Winners will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented to exceptional individuals who have attended a Missouri community college. Although it is not required that the recipient be a graduate of a community college, preference is given to those who have earned a certificate or completed a degree program. Winners will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Missouri Pathfinder of the Year Award
Presented annually to “unsung hero” high school teachers and guidance counselors for their outstanding efforts in assisting students with their college-going plans. Criteria for the award include the nominees encouraging student(s) to attend an MCCA college, assisting student(s) in identifying a career and postsecondary path, providing mentorship and/or maintaining contact with student(s) to assist them with achieving their goals. Winners will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented annually to “unsung hero” high school teachers and guidance counselors for their outstanding efforts in assisting students with their college-going plans. Criteria for the award include the nominees encouraging student(s) to attend an MCCA college, assisting student(s) in identifying a career and postsecondary path, providing mentorship and/or maintaining contact with student(s) to assist them with achieving their goals. Winners will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Trustee Leadership Award
Presented annually to a community college trustee whose work and leadership has substantially advanced the mission of community colleges. Winner will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented annually to a community college trustee whose work and leadership has substantially advanced the mission of community colleges. Winner will be honored at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Excellence in Teaching Award
Presented annually to outstanding instructors for work done during the previous year. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented annually to outstanding instructors for work done during the previous year. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Administrative Professional Leadership Award
Presented annually to a member of the MCCA's Administrative Professional Department who has demonstrated exemplary leadership practices within their college and throughout the community. Recipients exceed expectations for campus involvement and for advancing the mission of community colleges throughout the state and have exemplary records of service in professional and civic organizations. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented annually to a member of the MCCA's Administrative Professional Department who has demonstrated exemplary leadership practices within their college and throughout the community. Recipients exceed expectations for campus involvement and for advancing the mission of community colleges throughout the state and have exemplary records of service in professional and civic organizations. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Classified Staff Achievement Award
Presented annually to a member of the MCCA's Classified Staff Department who has had a positive impact on their college and the department. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented annually to a member of the MCCA's Classified Staff Department who has had a positive impact on their college and the department. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award
Granted each year in recognition of the vital contributions adjuncts make to the community college mission. Candidates may be any teaching faculty with an FTE less than 100 percent. Nominees must have taught at least one course per academic year for three consecutive years as adjunct faculty. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Granted each year in recognition of the vital contributions adjuncts make to the community college mission. Candidates may be any teaching faculty with an FTE less than 100 percent. Nominees must have taught at least one course per academic year for three consecutive years as adjunct faculty. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
MCCA Innovation Award
Presented annually to recognize an innovative project by an individual or group of faculty or staff members at a community college. This award encourages the creative and effective use of technology to improve outcomes and/or operations. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
Presented annually to recognize an innovative project by an individual or group of faculty or staff members at a community college. This award encourages the creative and effective use of technology to improve outcomes and/or operations. Winners to be announced at the convention awards dinner on Thursday, November 14.
