MARTINSVILLE, VA –  Patrick Henry Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Awards. During its fourteenth Annual Awards Dinner later this spring, the college will honor outstanding alumni nominated by the community. Nominations will be accepted through February 14.

To be considered, nominees must have graduated with a degree or certificate or taken a minimum of 24 credit hours from PHCC. They must have demonstrated success within their chosen career or field of expertise, given significant community-based services, and be able to attend the awards ceremony slated for May 1 at the Chatmoss Country Club.

“This award is a great honor for PHCC alums,” said Tiffani Underwood, Executive Director of the PHCC Foundation. “It recognizes the achievements of our students, and honors those who found Patrick Henry Community College to be a significant stepping stone to their overall success.”

Last year’s recipients were Debra Buchanan (’77); Pam Cobler, EdD (’86); Katina Dalton (’06); David Dillard (’91); Latala Hodges (’06); Amy Nester (’93); David Shockley, EdD (’88); Lisa Smith (’89); Manker Stone (’85, ’96); Robert Vogler (’67); Stephanie Wagoner, RN, BSN, (’95); Ricky Walker (’94); and Charles Williams, Jr. (’75).

To access the alumni nomination forms visit www.patrickhenryfoundation.com, under the “Helpful Links” section; visit the Foundation Office in the Frith Building on PHCC’s campus; or contact Letitia Pulliam at 276-656-0250 or at lpulliam@patrickhenry.edu.