Awards
Inspiring Stories of Alumni & Students
Some are accomplished professionals. Others are recent graduates. Each story is unique, and yet they are united by common themes: determination, leadership, a commitment to giving back to the NECC community, and to others.
Outstanding Alumni Award
The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes an NECC graduate who has achieved career-related success, is active in the community, and/or has exemplified active support for the college’s efforts. Nominations are accepted on an annual basis and are reviewed by the NECC Alumni Board Awards Committee, with President Lane Glenn approving their recommendation.
If you know of an outstanding alum, please nominate them for a future award.
Outstanding Student Award
Each year, NECC’s alumni community honors a graduating student who exemplifies an extraordinary commitment to academic achievement and community service. Nominations are accepted on an annual basis and are reviewed by the NECC Alumni Board Awards Committee, with President Lane Glenn approving their recommendation. The selected recipient is recognized at the college’s annual commencement ceremony.
If you know of a deserving student, please consider nominating them for a future award. The deadline for spring 2025 nominations is April 15.
2025 Award Recipients
Congratulations to Scott McNamara ’91 on receiving the 2025 Outstanding Alumni Award
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Congratulations to Lana Viola and caitlin little on receiving the 2025 Outstanding Student Award
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2024 Award Recipients
Zoila Gomez ’97: Outstanding Alumni Award
Kimberly Zappala: Outstanding Student Award
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2023 Award Recipients
Jouel Gomez ’15: Outstanding Alumni Award
Franziska Hoene: Outstanding Student Award
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2022 Award Recipients
Dr. Eric Dickson ’88: Outstanding Alumni Award
Andrew Venditti: Outstanding Student Award
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2021 Award Recipients
Brian Mohika ’06: Outstanding Alumni Award
Tiary Gonzalez: Outstanding Student Award
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