The McLennan Community College
Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award
The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award is the highest and most prestigious recognition the
McLennan Community College Foundation’s Highlander Alumni & Friends Association can
bestow upon McLennan alumni. The award is presented to an alumnus or alumna of MCC who
has demonstrated a record of distinguished service and extraordinary achievement in a
particular discipline, organization, or cause that brings distinction to MCC. Each year, one
individual is chosen by the MCC Foundations Alumni Awards Selection Committee to receive
this prominent award.
Any individual may nominate any alumnus/alumna who graduated or completed prior to
May 31, 2019 for this award. To be eligible, nominees must have successfully completed
a one-year certificate, two-year associate’s degree program, or have earned a minimum
of 60 transferable hours (without a degree) from McLennan Community College prior to
May 31, 2019.
Nomination forms may be found on the MCC Foundation website and submitted along
with supporting documentation (resume, awards, letters of recommendation)
electronically via e-mail, by direct mail, or hand-delivered in one sealed packet to:
o E-mail: alumni@mclennan.edu
o Mail: MCC Highlander Alumni & Friends Association
c/o The MCC Foundation
Attn: Nominations
1400 College Drive
Waco, Texas 76708
Nominations must be received by July 15, 2020 for consideration for the award
announced at the September 9, 2020 Scholarship Recognition Ceremony. Forms
received after July 15 will be considered the following calendar year. Nomination forms
will not be recycled from year to year; a new nomination form must be submitted each
year for consideration. The recipient of the award will be notified by August 15, 2020 so
he or she can make plans to attend the ceremony. The honoree will receive an award
and an engraved paver in the Highlander Legacy Plaza on the McLennan campus.
Questions regarding the nomination process should be directed to Kim Patterson at
254-299-8606 or kpatterson@mclennan.edu.
McLennan Community College employees are not eligible to receive this award.
The McLennan Community College
Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award
Nomination Form
(Must be received by July 15, 2020 for consideration in 2020 competition.)
Nominee Name: _______________________________________________________________
Class Year: ________________________ Major (if known): ____________________________
Current occupation/title: _________________________________________________________
(attach current resume)
Main Criteria: (Attach additional pages, if desired)
Record of extraordinary service and achievement to a particular organization or cause that has
brought distinction to the college, either directly or indirectly.
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Factors for Consideration: (Attach additional pages, if desired)
Examples of good character, citizenship, and service to the community.
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Other Professional or Personal Achievements: (Attach additional pages, if desired)
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Please note: The attachment of relevant supporting documents (resume, awards, press
clippings, letters of recommendation, etc.) is encouraged. At least one letter of recommendation
from someone other than the nominator is required for consideration.
Nominator’s Name: ____________________________________________________________
Nominator’s E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________
Nominator’s Phone Number: _____________________________________________________
(Office Use Only) Date Submitted: _______________________________________________