Each year, we honor three Distinguished Alumni who have achieved success in their chosen career or field of expertise and who has made significant contributions to the community.

Feel free to nominate more than one candidate. Past recipients have included chefs, Buffalo Common Council members, inventors, business leaders, non-profit leaders, and more! Nominations are due by April 4th.

The Heart of SUNY Erie Student Award honors a student or students who demonstrate unconditional, unwavering, and selfless kindness among the ECC community. A Heart of SUNY Erie Award recipient should exemplify traits of generosity, teamwork, compassion, and ethics. We typically award two per year.

Feel free to nominate more than one candidate.

Nominations are due by April 4th.

The Faculty Service Award recognizes full-time or retired faculty whose extraordinary and creative service has contributed significantly to the college’s mission to meet the needs of a diverse student body and contribute to regional economic vitality by providing high-quality, flexible, affordable and accessible educational programs committed to student success.

Nominations are due by April 4th.

The Staff Service Award recognizes full-time or retired faculty whose extraordinary and creative service has contributed significantly to the college’s mission to meet the needs of a diverse student body and contribute to regional economic vitality by providing high-quality, flexible, affordable and accessible educational programs committed to student success.

Nominations are due by April 4th.