Alumnus of the Year

The Monroe County Community College Alumnus of the Year Award was established by the MCCC Board of Trustees in November 1996 to recognize and honor an outstanding alumnus who has made contributions to his/her career, community and the college. The award is based on community leadership, service to the college community, honors and awards received, and distinction in nominee’s field.

Nominees must be past and/or present students who have earned 24 credit hours or more or past and/or present students who have graduated from Monroe County Community College.

Nominations for this award must be submitted by Monday, March 11, 2024.  Past and/or present students who have earned 24 credit hours or more or who have graduated from MCCC, MCCC faculty and staff, and the MCCC Board of Trustees may nominate individuals. The nomination form is available online via the button below. 

Alumnus of the Year Nomination Form

For more information on the MCCC Alumnus of the Year Award, contact Penny Dorcey:

President’s Office
Monroe County Community College
1555 S. Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI, 48161-9746
pdorcey@monroeccc.edu

Year

Recipient

2023 Larry Merkle
2022 Julie Beste-Walz
2021 Benjamin Capaul
2020 Dr. Justin Chamberlain

2019

Don Gonyea

2018

Brian Merkle

2017

William J. Bacarella, Jr.

2016

Jacqueline Corser

2015

Dr. Carrie E. Nartker

2014

Paul W. Smith

2013

Lynette Dowler

2012

Alan Barron

2011

Darrick Whitaker

2010

Ignazio Cuccia

2009

Bill Terrasi

2008

Donna Bruck

2007

Vicki Reaume

2006

Kathy Zibbell

2005

Robert Schockman

2004

Michael A. Weipert

2003

Laura Schultz

2002

Nancy Chorzempa

2001

Lori Jo Couch

2000

Annette Sabo Johnson

1999

Robert M. Vergiels

1998

Suzette Bates

1997

Joseph A. Costello, Jr.