MCC Accepting Nominations for Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Leader Awards

June 4, 2026

The McLennan Community College Foundation’s Highlander Alumni & Friends Association is accepting nominations through July 31 for its 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Leader Awards. Nominations may be submitted online:
Distinguished Alumni Award: https://form.jotform.com/252097014946157
Distinguished Leader Award: https://form.jotform.com/252096753822159.

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an MCC alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated exceptional achievement and distinguished service in a field, organization, or cause that brings honor to the College. To be eligible, nominees must have successfully completed a one-year certificate or two-year associate’s degree program, or have earned a minimum of 30 transferable hours (without a degree) from MCC.

The Distinguished Leader Award honors a 2025–2026 graduating MCC student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and meaningful service that reflects positively on the College.

The Highlander Alumni Association was established in 2008 as a division of the McLennan Community College Foundation and serves as the primary connection between the College and its network of alumni and friends. Questions about the nomination process should be directed to the association at 254-299-8481 or alumni@mclennan.edu.

Ruthie Foster and Johnette McKown

Pictured above: McLennan Community College President, Dr. Johnette McKown with Ruthie Foster, 2025 MCC Distinguished Alumna and Grammy Award-winning artist.