Do you know a CPCC graduate who is making a tremendous difference in the community? Nominations are currently being sought for the 2015 "Richard H. Hagemeyer Educational Advancement Award." This award recognizes a former CPCC student who has significantly benefited from experiences at CPCC and whose efforts have helped the community. The award is named after Dr. Richard H. Hagemeyer, CPCC president for 23 years, who led the College from a trade school with 1,200 students to the state's largest community college.

Nominations are being sought for individuals who have
·       demonstrated community involvement and social responsibility,
·       acquired scholastic and learning skills that have led to continued personal and educational growth,
·       improved his or her economic status and potential for growth, and
·       exemplified positive and significant life changes.
Previous award winners include Paula Vincent, David Howard, Jim Rogers, Dr. Kenneth J. Welch, Chief Luther Fincher, Frances M. Queen, Richard K. Zollinger, Fabi W. Preslar, and James C. Taylor, Jr.
The College will recognize this year's winner at CPCC's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 14, 2015, and a one-year scholarship will be granted to a CPCC student in an area of study reflective of the winner's background. Nomination forms are available on the CPCC website.
Completed nomination forms should be submitted to Dr. Tracie Clark, CPCC, Disher Building, 1300 East Fourth Street, P.O. Box 35009, Charlotte, N.C., 28235. The deadline for nominations is March 27, 2015. For more information, contact Dr. Clark at tracie.clark@cpcc.edu or call 704.330.6022.