Innovation of the Year Awards

Celebrating Innovation

This award celebrates significant innovations that improve the ability of community colleges to serve students and communities. MORE>

League Excellence Awards

Honoring Excellence

This award provides an opportunity for member colleges to recognize exceptional teaching and leadership. MORE>

Terry O'Banion Student Technology Awards

Championing Technology Students

This award supports deserving students who are passionate about pursuing careers in technology. MORE>

Terry O'Banion Provocateur Award

Honoring a Legacy

This award seeks to recognize the use of bold approaches to address challenges in the community college field. MORE>

Latest Updates

May 2026
The League for Innovation in the Community College announces the 2025-2026 Innovation of the Year Award winners, recognizing programs and practices that transform bold ideas into measurable progress for students and communities. Each year, the League honors innovations from Board and Alliance member colleges that combine purposeful experimentation with responsiveness to local needs and a clear focus on outcomes. This year’s recipients—...
May 2026
The League for Innovation in the Community College will open both the 2026-2027 Excellence Awards and the 2026-2027 Terry O’Banion Student Technology Awards on September 1, 2026. The League looks forward to collaborating with member institutions to celebrate deserving employees and students. The League Excellence Awards honor outstanding faculty, staff, and institutional leaders who have made a significant difference in the lives of students and...

League Excellence Award Recipients

INNOVATION OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS