The AAWCC Board of Directors takes pride in honoring outstanding women leaders and model programs from across the nation at the Awards Breakfast each year. Our awards for outstanding women include the Of the Year, Under 40, and the Model Programs Awards. 

Award winners are recognized each year at the AAWCC Breakfast at the AACC Annual Convention. National regional scholarships are also presented at the awards ceremony. The application/nomination period and deadlines for each of the awards will be announced online.

Of the Year Awards

There are many people who deserve recognition for their outstanding efforts on behalf of women! Now is your chance to honor them by nominating one of them for an AAWCC National award.

AAWCC Of the Year Awards are:

•    The Carolyn Desjardins CEO Award for Outstanding Service and Support to AAWCC

•    The Mildred Bulpitt Woman of the Year Award

•    The Trustee of the Year Award 

Past Award Recipients

Under 40 Awards
Do you know a young woman under the age of 40 making a difference on a community college campus? Are you, or someone you know, a game-changer at your institution? The AAWCC Under 40 award program recognizes women under 40 who are "movers and shakers" at community colleges. You may nominate yourself or someone else.

AAWCC will review each nomination. Please be accurate, brief, and convincing. We are looking for a personal description (not to exceed 300 words) that describes the nominee's accomplishments and impact. You will also have the opportunity to provide a brief statement of 150 words or less containing relevant community college information that supports the nomination. A head shot of the nominee is also requested. Previously named AAWCC Under 40 recipients are ineligible for this year’s recognition.
 
Awards will be presented at the AAWCC Annual Awards Breakfast and featured on the AAWCC website.

Past Award Recipients 

Model Program Awards

Many exciting and effective programs in community colleges address the needs of women. Some of these outstanding programs are recognized through the annual Model Programs Award process. 

Follow these instructions to apply:

•    Complete the Model Program Awards Application.

•    Include a statement signed by the college’s CEO authorizing AAWCC to publicize information about the applicant’s model program in its publications and other appropriate publications for use by AAWCC members and chapters. Community colleges with AAWCC chapters or institutional memberships are eligible to apply for award.

•    Provide published materials and documents that support the application and/or describe the model program, including brochures, newsletters, flyers, etc.

•    All application materials will be prepared using either Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or Adobe software.

•    All application materials must be submitted by the due date to the Model Programs Award Committee Chair.

Past Award Recipients