TOMBALL, TX: Lone Star College – Tomball is proud to announce the inaugural Stars of Tomball Celebration honoring the community partnerships essential to the success of the college. As an established and robust community college, LSC-Tomball serves the Tomball area in many important and essential ways and many of these efforts are due to the noteworthy support generously provided by local leaders, businesses and organizations.
The Stars of Tomball Celebration on November 19th at 7:00 p.m. in the Beckendorf Conference Center is a free event and open to everyone in the Tomball community. A ticket will be needed to attend the event which includes dinner, an awards presentation and entertainment.
“The Stars of Tomball honorees are vital and indispensable members of the community and we are privileged to call them partners of LSC-Tomball,” said Dr. Lee Ann Nutt, President of LSC-Tomball. “We are thrilled to acknowledge their contributions to our college and community and to express our gratitude for their considerable support.”
The college’s success has been propelled by the contributions and engagement of its partners. For example, the Tomball Regional Health Foundation has supported the college’s health science programs with grants for new faculty, staff and equipment. Their support has helped make LSC-Tomball a leader in the efforts to educate the next generation of healthcare professionals and meet a growing demand for workers.
Another successful partnership is due to the leadership of Tomball ISD Superintendent Dr. Martha Salazar Zamora. The partnership has led to the significant growth of dual-credit courses, where high school students can earn college credits and the establishment of the pioneering early college program at Tomball Star Academy.
Of the many individuals making contributions, Bruce Hillegeist, will receive the evening’s highest recognition, the “Star of Tomball” award. Mr. Hillegeist is known for his work championing the Tomball area as President of the Chamber of Commerce. LSC-Tomball is delighted to highlight his enduring efforts for the community and the countless ways he has supported the college.
As part of the event program, Dr. Nutt will present her new vision for the college that centers on providing the extraordinary experiences that empowers students to succeed, not only in the classroom but also in life. She will also outline new plans and projects that will maintain LSC-Tomball’s standing as one of higher education’s best community colleges.
For more information and to reserve your tickets please visit the Stars of Tomball website.
The Inaugural Stars of Tomball Honorees are also listed below:
- Alumnus of the Year (external) – Landon Reed (Commissioner Cagle’s Office)
- Alumnus of the Year (internal) – Jeff Peno (LSC OTS)
- New Partner of the Year – BJ Services, to be accepted by Malcolm O’Neal, VP Human Resources
- Partner in Education – Tomball Regional Health Foundation, to be accepted by Lynn Lebouef, CEO
- Learning Award – Tomball ISD, to be accepted by Dr. Martha Salazar Zamora, Superintendent
- Leadership Award – TOMAGWA, to be accepted by Timika Simmons, CEO
- Community Award – Jerald “Craig” Gracey, Pharmacist, HEB
- Connection Award – Harris County Public Library, to be accepted by Janna Hoglund, Director
- Star of Tomball – Bruce Hillegeist, President, Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce
Lone Star College-Tomball is located at 30555 Tomball Parkway, at the intersection of SH 249 and Zion Road. For more information about the college, call 281.351.3300 or visit LoneStar.edu/Tomball.
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. LSC consists of six colleges, 10 centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
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