WASHINGTON - The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual Regional Awards for community college trustees, equity programs, chief executive officers, faculty members, and professional board staff members. The 2019 ACCT Awards program is sponsored by EdFinancial Services.

ACCT's Regional Awards recognize the tremendous contributions made by community colleges and their leaders to meet the needs of their communities.  

"Community colleges are vital to our nation's education and to building and adapting our nation's workforce to meet ever-changing demands," said ACCT Chair and Iowa Western Community College Trustee Connie Hornbeck. "The individuals and institutions that have been selected to receive ACCT regional awards are among the hardest working, most effective and most important leaders in the country."

"ACCT is proud to shine a spotlight on some of the nation's best public servants and professionals through our regional awards program," said ACCT President and CEO  J. Noah Brown. "The 2019 awardees reflect the extraordinary commitments and accomplishments of the people who dedicate their lives to helping students succeed. Congratulations to all of this year's awards recipients." 

The full list of awardees follows.

2019 ACCT Regional Awardees

2019 Trustee Leadership Award Recipients

CENTRAL REGION

Edward Mathein

Jackson College, Mich.
 

NORTHEAST REGION

William Netchert

Hudson County Community College, N.J.

PACIFIC REGION

Gladys Christensen

Central Arizona College, Ariz.

SOUTHERN REGION

Donald Wilson

Piedmont Community College, N.C.

WESTERN REGION

J. Robert Collins

Collin College, Texas
 

2019 ACCT Regional Equity Award Recipients

CENTRAL REGION

Oakton Community College, Ill.

NORTHEAST REGION

Harrisburg Area Community College, Pa.

PACIFIC REGION

Pima Community College District, Ariz.

2019 ACCT Regional Chief Executive Officer Award Recipients

CENTRAL REGION

Timothy Nelson

Northwestern Michigan College, Mich. 
 
NORTHEAST REGION

Sandra Kurtinitis 

Community College of Baltimore County, Md. 
 
PACIFIC REGION

David Beyer

Everett Community College, Wash. 

SOUTHERN REGION

Mary Thornley

Trident Technical College, S.C.
 
WESTERN REGION

William Serrata 

El Paso Community College, Texas

2019 ACCT Regional Faculty Member Award Recipients

CENTRAL REGION

John Sands

Moraine Valley Community College, Ill.
 
NORTHEAST REGION

Sonia Pruneda-Hernandez

Montgomery College, Md. 

PACIFIC REGION

Amelia Phillips

Highline College, Wash. 

SOUTHERN REGION

Ray Snyder

Trident Technical College, S.C.
 
WESTERN REGION 

Michael Roeber

Northeast Community College, Neb.

2019 ACCT Regional Professional Board Staff Member Award Recipients

CENTRAL REGION

Karen Campbell

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Wis. 

NORTHEAST REGION

Jean McAlister

Atlantic Cape Community College, N.J.

SOUTHERN REGION  

Kim Boatwright

Midlands Technical College, S.C.

WESTERN REGION 

Leslie Gallagher

Lee College, Texas
 

Regional ACCT Awards were announced, one region per day, from August 1-7 via ACCT's Twitter account. Follow us @CCTrustees.

Individuals and colleges recognized at the regional level will contend for the national-level recognition of the following ACCT Association Awards: 

• 2019 M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award; 
• 2019 Charles Kennedy Equity Award; 
• 2019 Marie Y. Martin Chief Executive Award; 
• 2019 William H. Meardy Faculty Member Award; and 
• 2019 ACCT Professional Board Staff Member Award.  

One outstanding award recipient in each category will be announced during the Annual ACCT Awards Gala on Friday, October 18 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, in conjunction with the 50th Annual ACCT Leadership Congress.