Black & Gold Celebration
Chad Pregracke

Our Premiere Fundraising Event

The 2023 inaugural Black & Gold Celebration event included our 2023 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.

Black Hawk College 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

The BHC Foundation was honored to induct: Kenneth E. Allison, Class of 1977; Kay Hazen, attended 1973-74; and Robert “RB” Thompson, Class of 1962. Read the inductee's bios. Inductees have completed at least 30 credit hours at Black Hawk College. They are selected based on two criteria – outstanding distinction and success in their chosen field and humanitarian service that has proven beneficial to society.

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.”

Celebration Photo Gallery

 

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Chad Pregracke

WE EXTEND OUR GRATITUDE
TO OUR GUEST SPEAKER

Chad Pregracke

Living Lands & Waters, Founder and President

Black Hawk College alumn Chad Pregracke's non-stop work ethic and natural leadership skills have garnered him an abundance of awards and honors over the years. In 2002, Chad was the recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service (America's version of the Nobel Prize). In 2013, he was named CNN's Hero of the Year. Chad is also the author of From the Bottom Up: One Man's Crusade to Clean America's Rivers. Learn more about Chad

Special Thanks to Our Event Sponsors

We extend our gratitude and appreciation to our sponsors. Learn how you can become a sponsor.

 

Building Community Sponsors

 

Metrolink

Dr. Richard Bush & Susanne Mohler

Pappas Wright

 

Russell

Morgan Stanley

 

Hope & Inspiration Sponsors

 

IHMVCU

Tyson

IMEG Corp

 

Chris and Pam Ontiveros

Rock Valley Physical Therapy

Steve and CHristy Layer

 

Tri-City Building & Construction Trades Council

 

 

Helping Hand Sponsors

 

Lori & Dave Emerick

 

 

 

 

BHC Friends

 

Carol Lyon

SMART Local 91

Rose Vasquez

    Black Hawk College Foundation