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January 20, 2025 08:41:55
Annually, Joliet Junior College and the Foundation honor recipients of three prestigious awards, Dr. Judy Mitchell Alumni Achievement Award, Susan H. Wood Hall of Fame Award and the J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award.
Here you will find criteria, nomination and past recipient information on the two alumni based awards.
This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a Joliet Junior College alumna/alumnus by the Alumni Association. It is presented at the annual Night of Stars to those alumni who have demonstrated outstanding success in their chosen field and provided humanitarian service to society. Nominees must be living at the time of their nomination.
The JJC Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the Dr. Judy Mitchell Alumni Achievement Award. Do you know someone who has:
This award is the highest honor bestowed upon alumni of Joliet Junior College by Alumni Relations on behalf of Joliet Junior College. Nominees must be living at the time of their nomination.
If so, please consider nominating him/her for the Dr. Judy Mitchell Alumni Achievement Award. To nominate someone, please fill out the Dr. Judy Mitchell Alumni Achievement Award nomination form.
Gary Lichtenwalter '61
Jen Howard '84
Dr. Judy Mitchell '98
William R. Conte '85
Dr. Dennis Haggerty '66
Harry Resis '65
Jay D. Bergman '68
Ed Czerkies '57 -
Rev. Dr. Lester Brown '98
Dave Westphal '66
Robert Garza '83
Dr. Robert Larson '76
The Honorable Raymond Bolden '53
Bob Zak '81
Ronald M. Whitaker '69
Beulah Hoffer '32
Philip Nelson '78
Dr. Daniel Gutierrez '58
Robert Baca '78
Dr. Charles O. Warthen '58
Charles Morgan '91
Richard Brandolino '59
Larry Walsh '68
Rose Mancuso
Katherine Dunham '28
Edmund C. Puddicombe '34
Dr. Thomas Streitz '52
Vera Smith '24
Anthony Gutierrez '48
John H. Weitendorf, Sr. '42
James Stephenson, Jr. '56
Dr. Curtis J. Crawford '71
Dr. Richard Tarizzo '51
Richard L. Joutras '47
Bernard J. Kestel '57
Major General Daniel J. Manning '31
Joseph Burla '55
Dr. Earle Stellwagen '53
Hon. Julian E. Hughes '42
Dr. Stanley G. Rousonelos M.D. '47
Dr. Joseph McFadden '52
Dr. Thomas Peyla M.D. '54
Russell E. Wunderlich '31
James Agazzi '60
Hon. William Caisley '60
Franklin Brewster, Sr. '36
John Barnes '41
Dr. John Radke '56
Dr. Barbara Smith '60
Dr. Edward Schweizer '53
Raymond M. Standahar '41
Dr. David Imig '59
Herbert Trackman '31
Dr. William Shannon '32
Dr. Wayne Watson '66
Hon. Susan Pierson-Sonderby '67
Dr. Donald Holt '52
Oscar Kreimeier '27
Alan Kehlet '49
George Sangmeister '51
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor '53
B. Leighten Wellman '28
Edward C. Zajac '36
Dr. John C. Houbolt '38
Dr. Arthur Toy '37
This award was established to recognize a non-alumna/alumnus of Joliet Junior College who is a current or former faculty member, administrator or friend who has served Joliet Junior College in an exceptional way. Susan H. Wood organized and fostered the growth of the Joliet Junior College Alumni Association. This award is presented at the annual Night of the Stars, formerly Alumni Brunch.
The JJC Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the Susan H. Wood Hall of Fame Award.
To nominate someone for the Susan H. Wood Hall of Fame Award, please fill out the online Susan H. Wood Hall of Fame Award nomination form.
Maria Anna Rafac
John H. Weitendorf, Jr.
William O'Connor
Mike Brncick
Peter L. Neff
Dr. Robert Marchink
Robert Wunderlich
William Johnson
Joe Milosevich
Professor Emeritus Ted Thompson
Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur A. Wagner
Professor Emeritus Silas Ellingson
John Cronin
Professor Emeritus Patrick Asher
Dr. Cecil Ingmire
Professor Emeritus Paul Lester
Professor Emeritus Curtis Hieggelke
Dr. Emily Zabrocki
Dr. John Peterson
Jerry Lewis
J. D. Ross
Myra Linden
Natalie Miller
John Stobart
Gilbert Bell
Robert Klein
Robert Wysocki
John Fillipitch
John F. Corradetti
Dr. William Zales
Dr Robert Sterling
Dr. Carolyn T. Engers
Helen Harshbarger
Clarence F. Schmitz
Dr. Peter Nichols
Virginia Richards
Maurice Berlinsky
Maynard Boudreau
Henry Pillard
John M. Sayre
Sheila Sasso
Carl Eggman
Grace A. Brewer
Walter F. Zaida
Max Kuster
William R. Glasscock
Vera Stellwagen Smith
Lottie Skidmore
Harry D. and Emily Lennon Leinenweber
Kenneth P. Parker
Grayce M. Stadler
Edmund C. Puddicombe
Elmer W. Rowley
Susan H. Wood
To make a nomination for the J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award, please fill out the nomination form below or contact Kelly Rohder-Tonelli, Executive Director, Communications & Marketing at 815-280-2915.
J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award Nomination Form
For more information on this award or nomination questions, please contact Kelly Rohder-Tonelli, Executive Director, Communications & Marketing at 815-280-2915.
This annual award will recognize an exemplary employer, business or industry group that has demonstrated decisive involvement and firm commitment to advancing the mission of both Joliet Junior College and the JJC Foundation.
Nomination criteria:
Hometown National Bank
ExxonMobil
CITGO
LyondellBasell
