LLC Announces 2024 Foundation and Alumni Award Recipients

The Lake Land College Foundation recognized the 2024 Foundation and Alumni Award recipients at a reception Thursday night.

Mike Sullivan of Mattoon received the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award for sharing time and talent to secure private funding on behalf of Lake Land College students.

During the reception, awards were presented to Lake Land College alumni and community members in recognition of their service and personal achievement. Justin Pals of Effingham received the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumnus Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding professional accomplishments as a Lake Land College alumnus. 

Three Lake Land alumni were inducted into the Lake Land College Distinguished Alumni Society. They are Kristen Dolan of Mattoon, Valerie Lynch of Pana, and Abigail Donaldson of Statesboro, Georgia.

Three former Lake Land employees were also inducted into the Lake Land College Retiree Wall of Fame for their achievements in service of the college. Randy Ervin and Lana Fuller of Mattoon were both honored as 2024 indiuctees.