Distinguished MCC Alumni Awards

McHenry County College and the Friends of MCC Foundation are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award. After a thorough review process, the following individuals were selected as this year’s recipients: Mary Beth Siddons of McHenry, president of ITW Food Equipment Group-Service (Ohio); Andrew Zinke of Woodstock, undersheriff of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office; Kimberly Keefe of Rockford, real estate broker, RE/MAX Plaza in McHenry; Steve Rankins of McHenry, senior vice president of corporate lending at First Midwest Bank in McHenry; and Matthew Lemke of Lakewood, owner of Summit Wealth Strategies in Crystal Lake.

MCC’s distinguished alumni are evidence of the community college serving as an educational stepping stone for students as they prepare themselves for successful careers.

These distinguished alumni are among a growing list of community college alumni throughout the U.S. who include renowned astronauts, doctors, business leaders, artists, government leaders, athletes and scientists. The McHenry County College Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of MCC alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their chosen profession and have made a positive impact on their community. The inaugural alumni class will be honored at a reception and award ceremony, sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, on Thursday, April 18 at McHenry County College.

“Our alumni are a significant part of our community, and they have given their time, talent and resources to help move the College forward,” said Dane Walkington, Development Coordinator for the Friends of MCC Foundation. “This ceremony will be an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and the role that the College has played in their success.”

The Distinguished Alumni Awards criteria includes that the candidate be a former MCC student, achieved success of an exceptional nature within his or her chosen field or profession, and has made a positive impact on his or her community through leadership and/or volunteering. For complete details and biographies of the award recipients, visit www.mchenry.edu/alumni.