Established over 30 years ago, this award recognizes significant community college innovations that improve the ability of institutions to serve their students and communities. MORE>
League Awards
Celebrating Outstanding Faculty, Staff, and Student Achievement
League Excellence Awards
Honoring Excellence Among Community College Professionals
League Board and Alliance member colleges and systems are invited to submit the name(s) of those at their institutions who exemplify exceptional teaching and leadership for League Excellence Awards. MORE>
Terry O'Banion Student Technology Awards
Championing Outstanding Technology Students
This award recognizes and supports deserving students who have special talent in technology, who have a strong financial need, and who are passionate about pursuing careers in technology. MORE>
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The League for Innovation’s Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding contributions and leadership by community college faculty and staff. The awards are open to League Board and Alliance member colleges, and recipients are recognized on the League’s website and at the annual Innovations Conference. Member institutions facilitate their own recipient selection process based on their ideals of faculty and staff excellence. Recipients receive...

Terry O’Banion Student Technology Awards Recognize Outstanding Community College Technology Students
The League for Innovation will accept nominations for the 2025-2026 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Awards from League Board and Alliance member colleges starting in September. The awards are presented to two deserving students pursuing their education and a career in technology, and given annually in honor of Dr. Terry O’Banion, League President Emeritus and Senior League Fellow.
Award winners are designated as Student Technology Champion or...

The League for Innovation in the Community College is pleased to announce the selection of the 2024-2025 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Award winners. The awards are presented to students pursuing their education and a career in technology, and given annually in honor of Terry O’Banion, Senior League Fellow and President Emeritus of the League.
Award winners are designated as Student Technology Champion or Student Developer Champion. Student...
League Excellence Award Recipients
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS
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Cerritos College
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Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
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Kern Community College District
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Isothermal Community College
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Collin College
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College of DuPage
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Kern Community College District
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Collin College
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Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
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Wake Technical Community College