NCHC Ron Brandolini Award for Excellence at a Two Year Institution

Honoring Ron Brandolini's Legacy

Ron Brandolini, who passed away on June 27, 2012, was the founding director of Valencia College’s honors program in the 1980s, serving in that capacity for 20 years. During that time he recruited top students and teachers for the program, elevating the program’s stature throughout the country. Ron was a frequent presenter at NCHC conferences and a session leader for Beginning in Honors for many years. He served on the Executive Committee and the Two-Year College Committee as well as serving on the conference planning committee for at least five years. Ron also served as the president of the Florida Collegiate Honors Council.

This award, presented by NCHC and the Valencia College Foundation, recognizes a two-year college honors director or faculty member for their outstanding contributions to the honors community. The selected winner will receive $500, along with an engraved plaque. The award will be presented at the NCHC Annual Conference.

Candidate Nomination Process

NCHC is committed to recognizing our two-year college colleagues who strengthen honors education.

Please complete the application below to nominate an outstanding honors director or honors faculty member for the NCHC Ron Brandolini Award. The application must include information about the candidate's contributions to teaching in honors and involvement in honors beyond the home institution. A total of three letters of support, from the applicant’s institution as well as faculty colleagues or students, are also required.

Nominations for the Brandolini Award open March 1 and close June 15 each year.

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Uphold a Tradition of Excellence

Ron Brandolini was a driving force in elevating honors programs at two-year institutions, inspiring his peers and future leaders in the two-year honors community. His legacy encourages colleagues to pursue excellence not only within their own institutions but also for the two-year honors community at large.

Your generous contribution to the Brandolini Fund drives the pursuit of excellence at these small yet mighty institutions, helping them reach new heights. By supporting this fund, you directly contribute to the NCHC Ron Brandolini Award for Excellence, which recognizes outstanding honors directors and faculty members for their invaluable contributions to the honors community.

Let your gift be the spark that lights the way for future generations of outstanding honors leaders at two-year institutions.

Join us in honoring Ron Brandolini's legacy—contribute to the Brandolini Fund today!

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Recent Awardees

Erik Ozolins
Mt. San Jacinto College

TA mentor, innovator, and champion of student success—Erik has transformed honors education at the two-year level. His leadership and advocacy across California and nationally make him a standout recipient of the Ron Brandolini Award for Excellence.

Past Recipients

NCHC has a comprehensive roster of the outstanding individuals who've received this award available via the link below.

See the Past Award Winners

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