Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year. This annual honor recognizes an NCC graduate who has achieved exceptional accomplishments in their professional career, made significant contributions through volunteer work, received prestigious awards, or attained other notable achievements.
Do you know an NCC alum who has made an outstanding impact? This is your opportunity to celebrate their success by nominating them for this distinguished award. Accomplishments can be personal, professional, or a combination of both.
Nominations can be submitted by completing the Alumnus of the Year Nomination Form available online at: www.nwicc.edu/alumnus-of-the-year/.
Please note that current NCC employees and retirees are not eligible for consideration.
The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 3, 2025.
The recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year will be honored during one of NCC’s 2025 Commencement Ceremonies, where their achievements and contributions will be celebrated by the college community.
If you have any questions, please contact: Kristi Landis, MBA, Director of College Advancement at 712-324-5061 or 800-352-4907 ext. 164 or klandis@nwicc.edu
Past recipients include: 2024-Shawn Strong; 2023-Makayla Davidson; 2022-Matt Mitchell; 2020/2021-Andy Jacobs; 2019-David Taylor; 2018-John Dvorak; 2017-David Miller; 2016-Art Van Bruggen; 2015-Angie Shilling; 2014-Nancy McDowell; 2013-Drew Fish; 2012-Dave Popkes; 2011-Adam Besaw; 2010-Rich Morgan; 2009-Mark Nilles; 2008-Ron Damstra; 2007-Loren Vogel; 2006-Daniel Tracy; 2005-Roberta Snow; 2004-Ken Van Oort; 2003-Gary Rosenboom; 2002-Polly Schau; 2001-Mark Malenke; 2000-Richard Rikkers; 1999-Bonnie Huygens; 1998-Doug Von Arb; 1997-Dave Westra; 1996-Lary Rosenboom; 1995-Les Burggraaf; 1994-Mark Nibaur.