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.

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. 

For more information on the MCCC Alumnus of the Year Award, contact Dr. Joshua W. Myers:

Alumni Office
Monroe County Community College
1555 S. Raisinville Rd.
Monroe, MI, 48161-9746
jmyers@monroeccc.edu

YearRecipient
2026Kellyann Navarre
2025Helen Stripling
2024David Larkins
2023Larry Merkle
2022Julie Beste-Walz
2021Benjamin Capaul
2020Dr. Justin Chamberlain
2019Don Gonyea
2018Brian Merkle
2017William J. Bacarella, Jr.
2016Jacqueline Corser
2015Dr. Carrie E. Nartker
2014Paul W. Smith
2013Lynette Dowler
2012Alan Barron
2011Darrick Whitaker
2010Ignazio Cuccia
2009Bill Terrasi
2008Donna Bruck
2007Vicki Reaume
2006Kathy Zibbell
2005Robert Schockman
2004Michael A. Weipert
2003Laura Schultz
2002Nancy Chorzempa
2001Lori Jo Couch
2000Annette Sabo Johnson
1999Robert M. Vergiels
1998Suzette Bates
1997Joseph A. Costello, Jr.