Riverland Alumni Impact Awards
The Alumni Impact Award recognizes Riverland graduates who are making a meaningful difference in their workplace, profession, or community. This award honors the contribution, character, and impact of alumni at every career stage. Whether a graduate has completed a certificate, degree, or diploma and now serves the local community, advanced in their academics or career field, launched a business, or quietly leads through service and mentorship, Riverland graduates make an impact.
The Alumni Impact Award recognizes graduates who embody Riverland’s commitment to service, collaboration, innovation, and respect.
This includes all graduates of institutions in Austin, Albert Lea, and Owatonna that are predecessors of Riverland Community College.
Deadline: Sunday, March 20, 2026. Late nominations will not be considered.
How to Nominate: Submit your nomination through our online form, providing detailed information about the nominee’s accomplishments, the impact of their work, and why they deserve this honor.
To be considered for the award, a nominee must have attended one of these schools:
- Austin Junior College
- Austin Area Vocational Technical School
- Austin State Junior College
- Albert Lea Area Vocational Technical Institute
- Austin Area Vocational Technical Institute
- Austin Community College
- Owatonna Extension Center – Austin State Junior College
- Owatonna Technical Training Center
- Austin Technical Institute
- Albert Lea Technical College
- Austin Technical College
- Minnesota Riverland Technical College
- Albert Lea/Mankato Technical College
- South Central Technical College
- Owatonna Higher Education Center
- Owatonna College and University Center
- Riverland Community College
Contact Information: Janelle Koepke