JJC Accepting Nominations for J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award Through June 9

Do you know an individual who deserves to be recognized for their extraordinary service to the community? Joliet Junior College is seeking nominations for its annual J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award (ESA). Award nominations are due June 9, 2026 by 5 p.m.

Complete Nomination Form

Established in 2004 by the JJC Board of Trustees in honor of President Emeritus J.D. Ross, the award recognizes outstanding community service performed in Illinois Community College District 525 in the areas of:

• Humanitarian Service - promotes social reform, human welfare, aids society through philanthropy, etc.
• Distinguished Public Service - non-paid service through business, government, organizations, etc.
• Scholarly Service - academic achievement or studies, etc. in making a difference for the greater good.
• Creative Attainment - originality and expressiveness, etc. in making a difference for the greater good.

Community members are welcome to nominate someone who should be recognized for extraordinary service in at least one of the areas listed above.

The J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award is the highest honor bestowed by the College. Previous recipients include Joseph Belman, Vincent McGirr, Michael A. Clark, Nicholas Macris, Lynne Lichtenauer and Glen Marcum.

All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Nominations received after that date will be considered for the following year. Individuals can be nominated through our J.D. Ross Extraordinary Service Award form. Nominations can also be mailed or hand-delivered to the President's Office, Room A-3119: 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, Illinois, 60431.

District 525 encompasses large portions of Will and Grundy counties, as well as southern Kendall County, northern Livingston County, southeastern La Salle County, southeastern DuPage County, and northwestern Kankakee County.

For more information, contact Fatina Sayegh, 815-280-1343 or email [email protected].