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BCCC Foundation Recognizes Its "Shining Stars" With Awards

Each year, the college says thank you to its contributors in the areas of volunteerism, education, partnerships and community.

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From left: Chris Seifert, student speaker Hadia Qazi, Andrew States and Christina Kahmar McGinley.
From left: Chris Seifert, student speaker Hadia Qazi, Andrew States and Christina Kahmar McGinley. (Contributed)

NEWTOWN, PA — The Bucks County Community College Foundation (BCCCF) recognized its shining stars during its annual Foundation Awards Breakfast.

Each year during the ceremonial morning banquet held in the Gallagher Room at the Newtown Campus, the foundation celebrates and recognizes individuals and groups who exemplify selflessness in the categories of volunteerism, education, partnerships and community.

During the seated breakfast, faculty, local politicians, business members, students, college staff and supporters celebrate the winners. The following winners were recognized and received the 2023 Foundation Awards:

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  • Karen Dawkins, Volunteer Award
  • Dr. Patricia Smallcombe, Education Award
  • Youth Orchestra of Bucks County, Community Award
  • Estée Lauder Companies, Partnership Award
  • Alina Sierra Diaz, B.U.C.K.S. AWARD

“The Foundation Awards give us a wonderful opportunity to honor the people and organizations that have helped our foundation make Bucks County Community College a great place to learn and grow. We are grateful for all they have done and continue to do," said Executive Director Christina McGinley.

From left: Christina Kahmar McGinley, Volunteer Award winner Karen Dawkins, Community Award winners YOBC, Erica Cherry (ED) and Potter Earle board president, Education Award winner Dr. Patricia Smallacombe, Partnership Award-Winner The Estée Lauder Companies (Craig Shand), B.U.C.K.S. Award winner Alina Sierra Diaz and college president Dr. Felicia L. Ganther. (Contributed)

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“It is hard to think of a better job than mine," added event organizer Andrew States. "I get to work with terrific people like this year’s award winners, and then I get to show my appreciation by putting together this annual awards breakfast and presentation. It really is as good as it gets."

The mission of the Bucks County Community College Foundation is to advance the college as a community of excellence and act as a supporting partner in Bucks County Community College’s efforts to provide a quality education to all interested and active learners. The foundation approaches local, regional, and national supporters to create partnerships and raise funds, assistance, and awareness in support of both new and existing educational opportunities. Learn more at: https://www.bucks.edu/discover/foundation/

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