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The Value of Community College

CVCC Educational Foundation Board Member and alumna Karen Simonton shares her views on alumni engagement.

Your time at CVCC made a difference—to your future and to our college community. Whether you graduated or simply took a few classes, you're part of our alumni family.

Keep the connection strong by updating your contact information through our quick and easy Online Alumni Update Form. Staying in touch helps you:

  • Receive college news and alumni updates
  • Hear about upcoming events and opportunities
  • Connect with fellow Ridgecats

We’re proud to have you as part of the CVCC Alumni & Friends network. Be sure to like and follow us on social media to keep up with the latest!

 CVCC Alumni Coordinator 
alumni@centralvirginia.edu

Each Year the CVCC Educational Foundation identifies a former student to receive the Outstanding Alumnus Award. To be eligible for consideration a nominee must have done at least one of the following:

  1. Completed a degree, diploma or certificate
  2. Completed at least 15 semester hours of course work numbered 100 and above
  3. Been a curricular student and completed 25 percent of the requirements

Criteria for selection:

The recipient of this award has distinguished himself/herself through outstanding achievement in professional, academic, or personal life, or in service to Central Virginia Community College as judged by the CVCC Educational Foundation. Here is a list of previous award winners:

  • Bree Oldham (2025)
  • Dr. William "Eddie" Amos (2024)
  • Josh Puzey (2021)
  • Laurie Gulluscio (2020)
  • Treney Tweedy (2019)
  • Wiley (Bif) Jonhson, '87 (2018)
  • Dr. Belle Wheelan (2017)
  • Karen Simonton (2016)
  • Jan Walker, (2015)
  • J. R. (Reggie) Pugh, '77, (2014) 
  • Kevin W. Barr, '78, (2013)
  • Raymond Pages, '78, (2012)
  • Stephen D. Newman, (2011)
  • Amy Griffin Ray, '82, (2010)
  • Muriel Brown Mickles, '73 (2009)
  • Brian Walsh, '95, (2008)
  • Judy Roach Karniewicz, '97,(2007)
  • Michele Rae Stone, '94, (2006)
  • Jason Dole Campbell, '95, (2005)
  • Emily A. Mayhew, '70, (2004)
  • Don W. Tosi, '72, (2003)
  • Arthur Dale, Moore, '82, (2002)
  • Robert Smith, III, '87, (2001)
  • David Michael, Bryant, '75, (2000)
  • Teressa M. Hood, '70, (1999)
  • Garry L. Friend, '71, (1998)
  • Susan M. Stimart, '69, (1997) 
  • Fred B. Heptinstall, Jr., '71, (1996)
  • James Peyton Moore, Jr., '80, (1995)
  • James M. Martin, '70, (1994)
  • Joyce M. Coleman, '82, (1993)