AACC's Leadership Award, an annual tradition since 1982, is presented to individuals whose accomplishments and professional contributions to the community college field have been outstanding. An Awards Committee, consisting of members of the AACC Board of Directors, reviews all nominations and makes the final selections. Past recipients of the award include distinguished colleagues from educational institutions, foundations, and associations.
2010 Leadership Award Nominations Now Open
The AACC Board of Directors invites member CEOs to nominate an individual whose accomplishments and professional contributions to the community college field have been outstanding. Award will be presented at Annual Convention, April 17-20, 2010 in Seattle, Washington.
Click here for the 2010 nomination packet (PDF). Deadline is September 25, 2009.
2009 Leadership Awards:
Click here to read a Community College Times article about the 2009 award recipients.
Walter G. Bumphus
A.M. Aikin Regents Chair in Junior and Community College Education Leadership
The University of Texas at Austin
Capping more than three decades of service that has included senior administrator, college president, system chancellor and contributions in the private educational sector, Walter Bumphus now fills a role apropos to his distinguished career – as a professor in one of the most prestigious leadership programs in the nation. Read More
J. William "Bill" Wenrich
Chancellor Emeritus
Dallas County Community College District
Throughout a career that spans four decades, Bill Wenrich has led by example, acted with commitment, and dedicated his talents to serving students, community colleges and a new generation of leaders.
Wenrich began his career in education in 1968 at the College of San Mateo as assistant to President Bob Ewigleben shortly after a riot broke out on campus. Read More