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Foundation gala entertainment 2024

Nearly 300 guests attended the 2024 Foundation Gala

Celebrating 75 Years: ECC Gala Raises Over $150,000 for Student Scholarships!

The Elgin Community College Foundation’s 2024 Gala: Decades of Dreams, presented by OTTO, celebrated 75 years of achievements with entertainment and fundraising, raising over $150,000 for student scholarships and mini-grants—up 30% from last year.

“This is a special year for ECC and the Foundation,” said Susan Taylor-Demming, executive director. “We’re proud of our students and the Foundation’s impact on reducing their loans. Here’s to many more decades of excellence!”

Nearly 300 guests attended the event, co-chaired by Robin Seigle and Linda Hefferin, EdD. ECC Interim President Peggy Heinrich, EdD, provided a college update, while student scholar Shynecka Manderson shared her scholarship experience. ECC alum Frank Catalano surprised attendees with a saxophone performance.

The gala also honored the 2024 ECC Foundation Award recipients:

Sponsors included OTTO Engineering, Assured Partners, DLA Architects, and more. 

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

OTTO logo

Premier Sponsors

Assured Partners logo
Lauderdale Electric logo
Dewberry logo
Middleby logo
DLA Architects logo
Mark and Robin Seigle Logo
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