1/5/2026
The Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation is seeking nominations for P&HCC graduates to be named “Distinguished Alumni” during its annual awards dinner on June 5. The deadline to make a nomination is February 25, 2026.
To be considered, nominees must have graduated with a degree or certificate or completed a minimum of 24 credit hours from P&HCC. They must have demonstrated success within their chosen career or field of expertise, given significant community-based services, and be able to attend the awards ceremony.
“The Distinguished Alumni honor recognizes the achievements of our students and honors those who have impacted their community,” said Tiffani Underwood, Executive Director of the P&HCC Foundation. “Patrick & Henry Community College strives to be the foundation of success for alums and we are pleased to recognize their accomplishments with this award.”
Last year’s recipients were Jake Abell (2022); Jerri H. Crews, RN (1996); Jeanette Frazier, OT (1996); Alfredo Huerta (2015); Eric W. Hunt (2005); James Keaton (1993); Rita McBride, RN (2009); Craig O’Der (2016); Andrew C. Palmer (2013); and Beverly Belcher Woody (2000).
Alumni nomination forms can be accessed online at www.patrickhenryfoundation.com, under the “Helpful Links” section. Forms are also available from the foundation office at Patrick & Henry Community College, 645 Patriot Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112. Contact Letitia Pulliam at 276-656-0250 or at lpulliam@patrickhenry.edu.
In the photo: P&HCC Foundation executive director Tiffani Underwood and P&HCC president Dr. Greg Hodges present distinguished alumni awards to Alfredo Huerta (‘15).