Coming together.
Making a difference.

The Black and Gold Celebration is our premiere fundraising event featuring dinner, silent auction, live music entertainment and a hall of fame induction. The event is an opportunity to support and celebrate Black Hawk College's impact on our students' lives and throughout our community.

The 2024 event raised more than $51,000 for the Black Hawk College Foundation. The 2024 BHC Alumni Hall of Fame induction, a vibrant silent auction, and live music by the talented BHC Jazz Ensemble were just a few of the highlights at the event. Reggie Freeman, a distinguished BHC Alumni Hall of Fame member and the mayor of East Moline captivated the audience as the keynote speaker. Read about our 2024 inductees

"We are thrilled with the outcome of the Black and Gold Celebration," said Zenaida Landeros, executive director of the Black Hawk College Foundation. She added, "We were able to add $51,352 to fund student emergencies, student scholarships, and mini-grants for staff and faculty." Learn more about supporting BHC

2024 Celebration Photo Gallery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 Black & Gold Sponsors

We extend our gratitude and appreciation to our sponsors.

 

Changing Lives Sponsor

 

 

 

 

Building Community Sponsors

 

 

 

Hope & Inspiration Sponsors

 

 

 

 

 

Helping Hand Sponsors

 

Hon. Linnea Thompson and Allen McCaulley

 

 

BHC Friends

 

2023 Celebration Photo Gallery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Premiere Fundraising Event

Our inaugural Black & Gold Celebration event, held in 2023, included the Black Hawk College Alumni Hall of Fame induction, a silent auction, and live music by the BHC Jazz Ensemble. Special guest Chad Pregracke, BHC Alumni Hall of Fame member and founder of Living Lands & Waters, entertained and enlightened as the keynote speaker.

A Success for the College and Students

"We are thrilled with the outcome of the Black & Gold Celebration,” said Zenaida Landeros, executive director of the Black Hawk College Foundation—“we were able to add [more than] $43,000 in funding for student emergencies, student scholarships, and mini-grants for staff and faculty.”