Celebration of Success is the Kirkwood Foundation’s signature event with prestigious recipients, significant attendance, and a multicourse dinner prepared by Kirkwood Culinary Arts.
Presented in partnership with the Alumni Leadership Council, the awards banquet recognizes the college's most valuable business partners, accomplished alums, and leaders in higher education.
Do you know Kirkwood alumni who have achieved greatness in their field or community? To be considered for the Kirkwood Distinguished Alumni & Friends award, nominees must have:
We are also seeking nominations for the President's and Trustees' awards, recognizing a business and a faculty or staff member who represents extraordinary support and leadership in higher education.
Honorees must be able to attend the 2026 awards ceremony.
President's Award:
TrueNorth Companies
Trustees' Award:
Lauri Hughes, Kirkwood Community College
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Joyce Langlas, (Retired) Kirkwood Community College
Distinguished Alumni Award:
Melanie Abu-Nameh, Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery
Distinguished Alumni Award:
Rick Seger, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Distinguished Alumni Award:
Tim Turner, (Retired) Partnership Academy
Click here to view a complete list of past honorees.
Kirkwood Alumni & Friends
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-398-7186