Atlantic Cape Community College’s Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2026 President’s Distinguished Alumni Award, Young Alumni Achievement Award for those 40 years of age and younger, and Community Service Award.
The awards recognize Atlantic Cape graduates who have distinguished themselves through a combination of professional, academic and community-based accomplishments. Candidates will be asked to describe ways in which they have maintained and strengthened their commitment to supporting Atlantic Cape, its mission and its students. To be eligible, candidates must have earned a degree or certificate from Atlantic Cape or the Academy of Culinary Arts.
Established in 2010, the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award demonstrates Atlantic Cape’s dedication to strengthening its alumni relations. To date, 54 Atlantic Cape graduates have received this award. This year’s recipients will be honored during a special awards dinner at Carême’s in the spring and also recognized during the college's 59th annual Commencement ceremony being held May 21, 2026 in Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. Nominations received after the deadline will be considered with the following year’s group of nominees.
To learn more about previous recipients of the President’s Distinguished Alumni Award and to nominate a deserving graduate for this year’s award, visit atlanticcape.edu/alumniaward. For more information, contact Kristin Jackson at [email protected] or 609-463-3621.
