Partners in Excellence
Join us as we celebrate the outstanding employers who go above and beyond in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College. The annual Partners in Excellence event honors the invaluable contributions of our employer partners who support our students, enhance our programs and strengthen our communities.
May 28, 5-8 PM
Wilder Business Center, Calmar Campus
5 PM Networking/Cocktails/hors d’oeuvres
5:30 PM Welcome & Word from the President - Dave
Awards
Entrepreneurial Alum of the Year
This award recognizes an NICC graduate who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and uses their success to give back to NICC—through mentorship, financial support or by opening doors for students.
Presented to:
Tyler Wright (Wright Way Computers)
Outstanding Community Partner
This award celebrates a partner for their long-standing and transformative support of NICC.
Presented to:
Bodensteiner Implement Co.
Innovative Collaboration
This award celebrates a partner for their visionary approach to workforce education and partnership.
Presented to:
JB Holland
Alumni Employer of Distinction
This award honors an employer who invests in student success through internship, apprenticeship and real-world learning opportunities.
Presented to:
Emplify
Work Based Learning Champion
This award celebrates a partner who recruits, supports and champions our students—building a strong pipeline between NICC graduates and local workforce needs.
Presented to:
Featherlite
Building Brighter Futures
This award honors an employer who goes above and beyond to empower students—through scholarships, support and meaningful investment in their future careers.
Presented to:
CUSB Bank
2025
Randy Decker, Decker Precision Machining - Entrepreneurial Alum of the Year
Fidelity Bank & Trust - Building Brighter Futures Award
MercyOne - Alumni Employer of Distinction
Medical Associates - Work-Based Learning Champion
Hormel Foods - Innovative Collaboration Award
A.Y. McDonald - Outstanding Community Partner Award
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