ECC Foundation Gala

People standing on stage

See you on Saturday, September 14, 2024

Thank you again to our 2023 ECC Foundation Gala Presenting and Premier Sponsors.

If you are interested in participating as a sponsor, please contact the Foundation at foundation@elgin.edu or 847-214-7377.

Save the Date!

We will share event details and ticket information in late June 2024. In the meantime, mark your calendars for September 14 for a night of inspiration and gratitude at Q Center in St. Charles.

2023 ECC Foundation Gala: Dare to Dream

Photos of the Gala hosted at the Q Center on September 23, 2023.

Table Place Setting at ECC Foundation Gala — The Tables are set, and the gala is about to begin at the Q Center.

Senator Cristina Castro receiving the Distinguished Alumni of the Year award from the ECC Foundation — Elgin native State Senator Cristina Castro - 22nd District - receives award

A photo of Meagan Schwartz, the recipient of the Esteemed Recent Alumni Award — Recipient of the Esteemed Recent Alumni Award that features a rising star who recently graduated from ECC.

A photo of Laura Anderson, the winner of the Lasting Impact Award — Recognizes outstanding leadership and service by a District 509 citizen like Anderson, who is a successful entrepreneur, owner of Gardens by Design, and a dedicated member of Elgin Academy's Board.

A photo of Eric Fernandez, a recipient of the Lasting Impact Award — Fernandez exemplifies a commitment to excellence, leadership, and giving back and has positively impacted the community.

A photo of James Harvey, a recipient of the Lasting Impact Award — Harvey is the creative eye behind the lens at Elgin Artspace Lofts.

A photo of Jerry Turnquist, a recipient of the Lasting Impact Award — Jerry Turnquist, AA, BS, MS, is a contributor to the Elgin History Museum and producing "Elgin 100 Years Ago" on WRMN radio.

A photo of the student speaker Herbieto speaking at the podium at the Gala — Herbieto speaking at the podium at the Gala.

A photo of Gala Co-Chair Robin Seigle helping auction off an e-bike — Gala Co-Chair Robin Seigle helps auction an e-bike at the Gala

A photo of Gala attendees bidding on an item during the live auction

A photo of students taking a bow after their performance on stage during the Gala — "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is a comedic play by William Shakespeare that explores the themes of love, magic, and the intertwining of human and fairy worlds.

A photo of Linda Hefferin and Robin Seigle, Foundation Gala Co-Chairs

A photo of a student giving a monologue during Midsummer — Student actors perform this famous and poetic passage in the play.

A photo of Foundation Board Members Robin Seigle, Linda Hefferin, and Board Chair Jenni Betancourt — ECC Foundation Board Members Robin Seigle, Linda Hefferin, and Board Chair Jenni Betancourt.

A photo of Gala attendees enjoying the live auction to raise money for scholarships

Foundation Chair Jenni Betancourt speaks at the Gala — Foundation Chair Jenni Betancourt speaks at the Gala.

A photo of Foundation Executive Director Susan Demming speaking at the podium of the Gala

A photo of ECC President Dr. Sam speaking at the podium — ECC President Dr. Sam speaking at the podium

A photo of ECC Professor Brian Bohr speaking at the podium at the Gala — ECC Professor Brian Bohr, the nights emcee, speaking at the podium

A photo of representatives from the Culinary Department presenting at the Gala — ECC culinary professors present at the Gala

Jaime Garcia accepts an award on behalf of the Elgin Rotary Club from the ECC Foundation — Jaime Garcia accepts the Elgin Community College Friend of Education Award on behalf of the Elgin Rotary Club

Suncast Corporation receives Exceptional Friend award

Ingrid Brand accepts the award on behalf of Suncast and is pictured here with Jenni Betancourt, Susan Demming, and Dr. Sam

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Premier Sponsors

Contact

ECC Foundation

Building E, Room E210
847-214-7377
foundation@elgin.edu

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