AWC Foundation seeks Hall of Fame nominations
February 10, 2025Yuma, Ariz. (February 10, 2025) – Nominations are currently being accepted for the Arizona Western College Hall of Fame.
Established in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame honors alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz counties who have made a significant contribution to the mission of the college or distinguished themselves in service to the larger world. The AWC Hall of Fame is presently comprised of 31 honorees, including 2024 inductees Dennis Booth and Bobbi McDermott.
“We are thrilled to announce that the AWC Hall of Fame nomination window is now open for 2025!” said Laura Knaresboro, Chief Operating Officer of the AWC Foundation. “Each year, community members have the chance to nominate individuals or teams who have made significant and enduring contributions to education and our community at large. Yuma and La Paz counties are home to many outstanding individuals dedicated to making our communities exceptional places to live. We encourage everyone to take the time to nominate these deserving individuals once again this year. We look forward to having you with us on October 3, 2025, as we honor and celebrate our new inductees.”
The Foundation and AWC will recognize the 2025 inductees during the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Schoolhouse Soirée, on Friday, October 3.
Nominations will be accepted in four categories:
- Student (eligible after 3 years of separation from AWC)
- Faculty or Staff (eligible 3 years after separation or after 10 years of active service)
- Teams (academic or athletic teams who win a state or national championship)
- Community Leader (eligible after three years of distinguished support or service to AWC)
The nomination window will remain open until Thursday, March 13. Visit foundation.azwestern.edu/hall-of-fame-nomination to submit a nomination.
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Contact:
Lorraine Stofft
Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the AWC Foundation
Arizona Western College
lorraine.stofft@azwestern.edu
(928) 314-9595