- JALC Alumni Recognition Programs:
Celebrating Excellence
in Our Graduates
The JALC Foundation offers two prestigious alumni recognition programs: the Distinguished Alumnus Award, which honors graduates who have achieved professional excellence and made significant humanitarian contributions regardless of graduation year, and the Pacesetter Award, specifically recognizing outstanding achievements of those who attended after June 30, 2014. Both awards celebrate alumni who inspire current students through their accomplishments and community service, with recipients being honored at the May Commencement ceremony and nominated for statewide ICCTA recognition. Eligibility for either award requires completion of a recognized program or at least 30 semester hours at the college, with nominations due by February 14th, 2025.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
This prestigious award honors JALC graduates who have achieved professional excellence while making significant humanitarian contributions to society. Recipients address the graduating class at May Commencement and are nominated for the statewide ICCTA Distinguished Alumnus Award. Nominees must have completed a recognized program or attended for at least 30 semester hours at an ICCTA member college.
Pacesetter Award
This award recognizes recent JALC attendees (after June 30, 2014) who demonstrate exceptional career achievement, commitment to humanitarian service, and support for education. Recipients receive a commemorative plaque at May Commencement and are nominated for the statewide ICCTA Pacesetter Award. Eligibility requires completion of a recognized program or at least 30 semester hours at an Illinois public community college after June 30, 2014.