Alumni Awards Call for Nominations

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting calls for nominations for three alumni awards.

Outstanding Alumni Award

The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes COTC alumni who have personal and/or professional achievements that bring honor and distinction to the college and individual attainment or contributions for the betterment of our community.

John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award

The John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award recognizes COTC alumni who have made a significant impact on their local community through their leadership, involvement and service. This award was created in memory of John C. “Jay” Barker, whose incredible dedication to the college and the community epitomizes the qualities and characteristics this award seeks to recognize.

Transitions Alumni Award

The Transitions Alumni Award recognizes COTC alumni currently working at the college in either a faculty or staff capacity who help advance the college and make a difference in the lives of current students. 

Submit Your Nomination

Each nomination requires a completed nomination form and documentation to support your nominee’s criteria (including but not limited to a resume and/or written statement explaining how they meet the award criteria). Submission materials may vary by award. Nomination forms and additional information can be found at cotc.edu/awards.

learn more

Please submit your nomination by email to clawson.36@mail.cotc.edu or by traditional mail to:

Becky Clawson
Assistant Director of Advancement
Central Ohio Technical College
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH  43055

Nominations must be received by Friday, Oct. 25. The awards will be presented at the Alumni Holiday Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5. For further information, contact Becky Clawson at clawson.36@mail.cotc.edu or 740.755.7866.