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The League produces a variety of publications to assist boards, trustees, and CEOs in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.

Our publications are regularly updated documents.  These can be updated annually or as needed – but are consistently republished and/or reprinted for regular distribution to members. If you have questions about a publication or need more information contact the League at cclc@ccleague.org.

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President and CEO of CCLC Larry Galizio and former CCT Board President Nan Gomez-Heitzeberg standing with 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award winners Mike McGuire, Marlin "Skip" Davies, Mike Madrid.

2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards

About the Award

The California Community College Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes and honors individuals whose attendance at a California community college assisted them in achieving their educational goals and subsequent professional aspirations. The award celebrates their post-academic accomplishments and their impact on the communities around them. The League has recognized more than 260 Distinguished Alumni honorees from California's community colleges since 1964. Past recipients include educational leaders, healthcare officials, honored military heroes, writers, elected officials, actors, business leaders, and professional athletes.

Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are due by Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

Those who have been selected will be notified In October. Awards will be presented at the 2025 Annual Convention at the Hyatt Regency Orange County, Anaheim Resort Area, on Friday, Nov. 21. The award presentation includes an acknowledgment and a three-minute acceptance speech by the alumnus/alumna. If the honoree is unable to attend, a video speech may be submitted. Each of the recipients will be directly contacted by the League’s Manager of Meeting and Events to confirm additional details closer to the event date.

Please note that all submissions will be evaluated to ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria for the award (League staff will confirm eligibility requirements have been met). Please take a moment to ensure your nominated party meets eligibility requirements to the best of your knowledge before submitting.

1. Nominees must have earned at least 24 units at the community college.
2. Individuals currently associated with the California community colleges (trustees, faculty, staff, and current students) are not eligible for nomination.
3. Individuals may not nominate themselves.
4. Individuals must not have been previously recognized as a California Community College Distinguished Alumni.

Selection and Criteria Process Nomination Form Past Award Winners

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