Submissions for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Benefactors

Ivy Tech Foundation’s success depends on the support of generous benefactors. Our benefactors are individuals, corporations or foundations who give of their time, talent and treasure to support the Foundation's mission. Every year we honor our valued benefactors that have impacted the lives of Ivy Tech Community College students and the communities that we serve. Benefactor of the Year Awardees are recognized and thanked for their exceptional philanthropic and volunteer leadership to Ivy Tech Foundation. Each Ivy Tech Community College campus is welcome to nominate no more than one individual, corporation or foundation for this annual award. All awardees will be honored at the Benefactors and Distinguished Alumni Awards in the fall.

Nominees may be an individual, corporation, foundation, or organization. Nominees must meet ONE of the following criteria: 1. Nominee has a history as a valued donor to Ivy Tech Foundation. 2. Nominee has provided impactful volunteer service to Ivy Tech Foundation or Ivy Tech Community College. 3. Nominee’s contributions have had a lasting impact on Ivy Tech Community College, its programs, students or communities.

Submissions are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. After submitting the nomination form, you may choose to send optional supplemental documentation to omartin34@ivytech.edu. Optional supplemental documentation may include: resumes, letters of recommendation, news articles, LinkedIn profiles, websites, Etc.