2025 Pacesetter Award Nomination Form

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association's Pacesetter Award (formerly young alumni) recognizes the many success stories of Illinois' community college students.

Completed nomination forms and support materials are to be submitted no later than Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at 5 p.m.

Prior nominee names must be submitted each year for review and consideration. Family members and/or partners/spouses of the nominee may not submit an award nomination form. The award review committee will convene and evaluate all applications after Feb. 13.

Questions about the award nomination process may be directed to srucker@sandburg.edu or 309.341.5330.

Has the award nominee completed a recognized program of instruction (including dual credit courses) or attended at least 30 semester hours at an ICCTA member college after June 30, 2014?*

YesNoUnsure

Name of Award Nominee *

First NameLast Name

Maiden Name

Carl Sandburg College Graduation Year

Email Address

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Additional College/Universities Attended

Current Employer and Job Title

Prior work experience, accomplishments, and/or awards

Award Criteria

Each nomination for the ICCTA Pacesetter Award will be reviewed according to the following criteria. Please complete the fields with extensive details or as much known.

1. Include how the nominee overcame life's obstacle(s).

2. Include how the nominee has shown promise and distinction in their chosen career/field of study.

3. Include how the nominee's humanitarian service has proven greatly beneficial to society

4. Include the nominee's continued interest in and support of education and community colleges.

Optional supplemental materials (i.e. resume, news articles, brochures, photos)

Name of Nominator*

First NameLast Name

Current Employer and Job Title

How You Know the Award Nominee*

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

I would like my name to remain anonymous to the award nominee:*

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Affirmation: I have read and understand all criteria and requirements regarding the Sandburg Foundation's Pacesetter Award, and I certify that all information I have supplied on this application is correct. I understand that submitting a nominee's name does not guarantee an award. I hereby authorize the appropriate individuals to review the application and diseeminate information to the Pacesetter Award Committee by email as necessary. I understand that the information I have submitted will be handled privately and will not be shared beyond those with a distinct need to review my application (including Chief Advancement Officer, Assistant Manager of Alumni Engagement & Advancement Communications, Assistant Manager of Advancement, award review committee). I also understand that those individuals may contact me for further information. I understand that signing my name signifies agreement with the policies outlined in this application. I also understand that, while Carl Sandburg College goes to great lengths to ensure that my information is secure, electronic submission of this information is at the sole risk of the applicant if I choose to submit electronically.

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