Sponsored by the Illinois Valley Community College Foundation, nominations for the IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame have returned after a hiatus and seek to recognize the achievements of former students, college employees, and others during the 100th Anniversary year-long celebration. The deadline to submit nominations for induction into the Class of 2024 is Friday, July 19, 2024.
The Hall of Fame was established in 2008 to honor the academic, fine arts, athletic, or career achievements of alumni and former college employees during their years at the college or in their personal or professional lives. In addition, individuals who may not have attended the college but who have made a significant difference in the lives of students through their service or generosity to the college are recognized.
Inductees will be chosen in August and honored on Oct. 12, 2024. A total of 64 individuals and five teams/groups have been inducted into the hall of fame, including philanthropist and entrepreneur of multi-state senior housing, Donald Fike (LPO 1965), leader of Caterpillar Corporation’s global innovation, James Blass (IVCC 1975), and Illinois Valley economic developer and donor Richard “Dick” Janko.
Nominations are accepted online at www.ivcc.edu/halloffame. Nominees not chosen in previous years will be reconsidered this year, and additional supporting information can be provided to strengthen their nominations. For information, contact Alumni & Donor Relations Coordinator Susan Monroe at [email protected] or 815-224-0549. A list of IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame members is available at www.ivcc.edu/hofinductees.