Highland Awards
Highland Awards
At Highland Community College, we proudly celebrate the achievements and contributions
of our students, faculty, staff, and community members, recognizing their dedication
to personal and collective excellence. The awards highlighted on this page, including
the esteemed Scottie Awards, honor not only individual accomplishments but also the
collective spirit that drives our mission to support student success.
Whether through associate degree completion, certification, or skill enhancement, we remain committed to fostering a culture of achievement and growth. Awards such as the MLK Drum Major for Justice Award and the Bruning Award exemplify the values of innovation, inclusivity, and the pursuit of excellence that define our community and inspire us all to reach our goals. Through our Alumni Awards, Highland also celebrates the success of our students once they've gone out into the professional world.
Explore ALL Highland Awards
Faculty achievement
Bruning and Bauer
The Herbert and Emily '38 Lucas Bruning Award was established to honor the Brunings interest in education by encouraging the professional development of HCC faculty.
The Bauer Family has established The Virgil '41 & Lou '41 Bauer Memorial Fund to support faculty professional development.
MLK Drum Major for Justice Award
The MLK Drum Major for Justice Award is for citizens who live ordinary lives and perform extraordinary acts of service with reliability and commitment, often without receiving recognition.
We are honored to present this award to members of the Highland Community College and local community who exhibit excellence and commitment to service while performing extraordinary acts of kindness and grace.
Scottie Awards
These awards celebrate not just individual achievements, but the collective spirit of excellence that defines our community. Each award reflects the diverse talents and dedication that are integral to Highland’s legacy as the first college in Kansas.
- One Highland Award
- Highland Early Impact Award
- Assessment Champion
- Mentor Excellence Award
- President's Award for Exemplary Service
Outstanding Student Awards
The Outstanding Student Award recognizes a student who demonstrates excellence in academics, leadership, service, and overall contribution to the college community.
Nominations Close 4/17.
We also celebrate student excellence through our scholarships and excellence through our alumni awards. For scholarship information, see our Scholarships page.