Black & Gold Celebration '26
This year’s Black & Gold Celebration was a night to remember, raising more than $58,000 for the Black Hawk College Foundation. The event featured the induction of the 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame class and inspiring remarks from Kenneth Allison, who spoke about the strength of the Black Hawk College community.
Seven new members joined the Black Hawk College Alumni Hall of Fame this year. To be chosen, inductees must have finished at least 30 credit hours and shown both professional success and a commitment to helping others. This year’s honorees are Linda Andry, Mark Carlson, Jayme Massa, Michelle Misfeldt, Dougal Nelson, Thomas G. Reagan, and David VanLandegen.
Read more about our inductees
“We love seeing how alumni take their experience at Black Hawk College and turn it into something meaningful,” said Zenaida Landeros, executive director of the Foundation. “These individuals have gone on to do remarkable things, and we’re proud to celebrate their accomplishments and welcome them into the Hall of Fame.”
The event was made possible thanks to generous sponsors. The Group O Endowment Fund served as the Changing Lives Sponsor, with additional support from Ascentra Credit Union, Bally’s Casino Hotel Quad Cities, IMEG, Tyson Foods, and others who are dedicated to supporting the college and community.
Black & Gold Celebration Sponsors
We extend our gratitude and appreciation to these sponsors. Your generosity, like that of our individual donors, fuels our mission and impact.
Changing Lives Sponsor
Building Communities Sponsors
Hope & Inspiration Sponsors
Helping Hands Sponsors
Honoring Impact, Inspiring Futures
It’s a celebration of BHC’s legacy, a commitment to what’s possible, and an investment in a future where the ripple effect of Black Hawk College reaches far beyond the classroom.
Held each spring, the Black and Gold Celebration is our premier fundraising event—an evening of dinner, a silent auction, and live entertainment that brings our community together.
We join with dedicated supporters whose generosity helps turn big ideas into reality. Their commitment, alongside our faculty and staff, drives workforce growth, strengthens families, and opens doors to opportunity—all as we honor our alumni and welcome new members into the Hall of Fame.
