Arconic Leadership Award

The Arconic (previously ALCOA) Leadership Award has been presented annually by Arconic and the Scott Community College Foundation since 1985. Nominees are considered for their contributions to the community, exemplary leadership, and dedication to Scott Community College.

2022 Recipient

 

Dennis and Lynn Quinn awarded the ARCONIC 2022 Leadership Award

The ARCONIC (previously ALCOA) Leadership Award has been presented annually by ARCONIC and the Scott Community College Foundation since 1985.  Nominees are considered for their contributions to the community, exemplary leadership, and dedication to Scott Community College.  This year’s ARCONIC Leadership Award was presented on May 18, to Dennis & Lynn Quinn for their commitment to supporting student success through contributions for student assistance and access to transportation to class. 

The Quinn’s have gifted funds that provide free bus transportation for all SCC students and assistance for SCC students for technology, text books, tools, testing fees, physicals, inoculations, and honors society membership fees.  Their support has made possible the successful completion of college for hundreds of students at Scott Community College. 

“The Quinn’s truly wanted to make their gift impactful at the college.  They met with our college staff and listened carefully to the obstacles our students face that inhibit their college completion.  They heard stories of why students drop out of college.  Stories about the lack transportation to get to class, the inability to afford child care, the struggle with food insecurity, the lack of means to purchase the needed technology or tools for their course work.  It is because of these stories that the Quinn’s funded support to provide free bus service to all SCC campuses using the QC area bus systems.  They also provide funding to the Quinn Assistance Fund that helps students with technology, text books, tools, testing fees, physicals, inoculations, and honors society membership fees.  Their support has made a lasting impact on the college, our students, and ultimately our community.  Their receipt of this leadership award is truly fitting”, said Lysa Hegland, Director of Operations and Resource Development for Scott Community College.

Past Recipients

• 2021 to Pat Cawiezell
  In recognition and appreciation of more than 42 years of continuous contribution, leadership, and service as a college staff member, administrator, and Foundation Board member at Scott Community College.

• 2019 to Stan & Betty Reeg
  For their commitment to enriching the community through education and supporting students through scholarships.

• 2018 to Paul Rafferty
  For his Scott Community College Foundation Board leadership and commitment to growing the Foundation to better serve students through scholarships.

• 2017 to Dr. Teresa A. Paper
  For her twelve years of leadership at Scott Community College and for her endless passion and commitment to the students she served.

• 2016 to Robert H. Gallagher
  For his continuous support of higher education since 1966 and for his commitment of service to the Scott Community College Foundation.

• 2015 to Robert & Blenda Ontiveros
  For their outstanding contributions to the Scott Community College Foundation and their continued commitment to higher education and workforce development in the Quad Cities Area.

• 2014 to Alice Nielsen
  In recognition of years dedicated to create a learning environment that fosters student growth through education at Scott Community College and generous scholarship support to the SCC Foundation.

• 2012 to IA Senator John P. (Jack) Kibbie
  Awarded to the "Father of Iowa Community Colleges" for understanding the importance of education and work force training for the people of the State of Iowa.
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• 2011 to Dr. Thomas G. Coley
  In recognition and appreciation of exceptional leadership exhibited through facilities renovations, expansions, and additions and personal contributions to Scott Community College and the community.
  
  
• 2010 to Scott Van Vooren
  For outstanding and exemplary service to the Scott Community College Foundation since 1988 and commitment to the community.
  
  
• 2009 to Duncan Cameron
  For outstanding personal contributions and exemplary leadership through the Scott Community College Foundation
  
  
• 2008 to Pete & Mary Pohlman
  For outstanding personal contributions and exceptional leadership in supporting Scott Community College and the community.
  
  
• 2007 to Tim Wilkenson
  For his long term support of Scott Community College and his outstanding devotion to economic growth in the Quad City area.
  
  
• 2006 to David Claeys
  In recognition and appreciation of 25 years of continuous contribution, leadership, and service as a faculty member and administrator at Scott Community College.
  
  
• 2005 to John Blong
  For establishing the priority and importance of training as a tool of economic development and as a nationally recognized community college chancellor guiding Scott Community College and EICCD to become the Quad City community’s first choice for job training and life-long learning.
  
  
• 2004 to Lenny Stone
  To recognize all of his accomplishments as a faculty member and administrator which in aggregate have contributed so significantly to a solid 35 year success story that is Scott Community College.
  
  
• 2002 to Richard & Carol Quinn
  For outstanding personal contributions to Scott Community College.
  
  
• 1999 to Richard Horst
  For outstanding personal contributions to Scott Community College.
  
  
• 1998 to John Arnold
  For outstanding personal contributions to Automotive Collision Repair
  
  
• 1997 to Clyde Mayfield
  For his devotion to and advancement of literacy and the Scott Community College Literacy program.
   
• 1996 to Mary Ellen Chamberlin
  For furthering the community college philosophy through outstanding leadership and steadfast commitment.
  
  
• 1994 to Henry Hook
  For outstanding personal contributions and exemplary leadership through the Scott Community College Foundation.
  
  
• 1993 to Jerry Harbaugh
  In recognition of outstanding leadership and support as a member of the EICCD Board of Directors and the Scott Community College Foundation.
  
  
• 1992 to Ruth Spies
  In recognition of dedicated service in the literacy program and as a tribute to the hundreds of volunteers who also served.
  
  
• 1991 to Harry & Nellie Griffith
  For outstanding contribution and exemplary leadership in providing the college’s first bequest and first endowment.
  
  
• 1990 to Merrit Parsons
  For leadership and cooperation in developing shared education programs, facilities and equipment with Scott Community College.
  
  
• 1989 to Ellis Vetter
  In recognition and appreciation of 23 years of continuous contribution, leadership and service to the community college movement at the local, state and national level.