Nominations Now Open For Distinguished Alumni

January 17, 2023
Pictured left to right:  Shonna Woods; Rob Lovell; Crystal Booth; Dan Hennis, Sr.; Melissa Martin; Jason Wood; Gary Hollandsworth; Ann Blankenship; Mark Gilbert; Kristy Walker; Jennifer Ashworth. Not pictured is Dr. Melissa Smith.
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Pictured left to right: Shonna Woods; Rob Lovell; Crystal Booth; Dan Hennis, Sr.; Melissa Martin; Jason Wood; Gary Hollandsworth; Ann Blankenship; Mark Gilbert; Kristy Walker; Jennifer Ashworth. Not pictured is Dr. Melissa Smith.

The Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation is seeking nominations for P&HCC graduates to be named “Distinguished Alumni” during the annual awards dinner. The deadline to make a nomination is February 20, 2023.

To be considered, nominees must have graduated with a degree or certificate or taken a minimum of 24 credit hours from P&HCC. 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.

“This award is a great honor for P&HCC alums,” said Tiffani Underwood, Executive Director of the P&HCC 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 Jennifer Ashworth (’91), Ann Blankenship (’86), Crystal Booth (’96), Mark Gilbert (’96), Daniel Hennis, Sr. (’73), Gary Hollandsworth (’70), Rob Lovell (’79), Melissa Martin (’89), Melissa Smith (’94), Kristy Walker (’93), Jason Wood (’98), and Shonna Woods (’00).

Alumni nomination forms can be accessed online at www.patrickhenryfoundation.com, under the “Helpful Links” section. Forms are also available from the foundation office at Patrick & Henry Community College, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112. Contact Letitia Pulliam at 276-656-0250 or at lpulliam@patrickhenry.edu.