Celebration of Success is the Kirkwood Foundation’s signature event with prestigious recipients, significant attendance, and a multicourse dinner prepared by Kirkwood Culinary Arts.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
6 - 9 p.m.
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
Presented in partnership with the Alumni Leadership Council, the 12th annual awards banquet recognizes the college's most valuable business partners, accomplished alums, and leaders in higher education.
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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