Philanthropy Awards

2020 PHILANTHROPY AWARDS

Bohannon, 2020 Crystal Swan Recipient

MICHAEL BOHANNON

2020 CRYSTAL SWAN RECIPIENT

The 2020 Crystal Swan recipient, Michael Bohannon from Charleston, is a Lake Land College alumnus. Bohannon has served two terms as a board member, and served as president from 2017-2019 as well as serving on several committees. The Crystal Swan award was created in 1993 to recognize Foundation Board members who have gone above and beyond in their leadership and service to the Foundation during their tenure.

Bacon, 2020 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

ANN BACON

2020 OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER

This year’s recipient, Ann Bacon from Charleston, served the Foundation board from 1999 to 2011, including time as vice president and president. During her time as president, the Foundation saw unprecedented record fundraising revenues. Bacon was the 2001 Crystal Swan recipient, and she and husband, Terry, have 14 consecutive years of giving to the Foundation. The Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser award is bestowed upon an individual who has given time and talent on behalf of Lake Land College students in securing private funding.

Joyce & Bob Adcock, 2020 Outstanding Philanthropist

BOB & JOYCE ADCOCK

2020 OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIST

This year’s recipients of the Outstanding Philanthropist Award, Bob and Joyce Adcock from Assumption, created an endowed scholarship in agriculture to help students like their own children and grandchildren, who graduated from the Lake Land College agriculture program. The Outstanding Philanthropist award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated dedication to Lake Land College students’ educational experience by providing sustaining financial support through lifetime contributions, pledges or planned gifts and service to the college and the community.

Photo of John Deere Students from the Lake Land College Historical Photo Archive

JOHN DEERE & CO.

2020 OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION

This year, the Foundation recognized John Deere and Co. as the 2020 Outstanding Philanthropy Organization. John Deere has supported scholarships, gifts of equipment, a classroom naming, events support, and ultimately their support helped establish the John Deere Tech program at Lake Land College. The Outstanding Philanthropic Organization award is awarded to corporations, small businesses, industry, community organizations and private foundations who have demonstrated commitment to Lake Land College students’ educational experience by providing financial support through a pattern of reoccurring gifts and pledges.