West Hills College looking for Alumnus of the Year

The Office of the President will accept nominations until 5 p.m. April 2. Nomination forms can be picked up in the Office of the President, 300 Cherry Lane, in Coalinga. The recipient will be notified mid-April and will be presented with the award during May commencement.

To be eligible, nominees must meet certain criteria. Nominees must contribute significantly to their community, state or nation and must demonstrate an outstanding achievement in their profession. He or she must also demonstrate a high level of integrity. All nominees must have also completed at least one semester at WHCC but are not required to be graduates of the college.

Those who wish to nominate an alumnus must fill out the nomination form and include a written letter of no more than 300 words detailing why the nominee deserves the award. Additional information, such as a nominee’s resume or press releases about their achievements, can also be included.

Last year’s recipients were Colin and Aaron Forth. The Alumnus of the Year Award is the most prestigious award given by the college. Nominate an alumnus today. Pick up the form on campus or download one online at http://www.westhillscollege.com/coalinga/announcements/alumnus.pdf.