AWC Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame nominations open Jan. 25

January 25, 2024

Yuma, AZ (January 25, 2024) – Nominations are currently being sought for the Arizona Western College Hall of Fame.

Established in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame honors alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz counties who have made a significant contribution to the mission of the college or distinguished themselves in service to the larger world. The AWC Hall of Fame is presently comprised of 29 honorees, including 2023 inductees Tom Tyree and John Stratton.

Schoolhouse Soiree

Tickets on sale now for 2nd Annual Schoolhouse Soiree

August 23, 2023

Yuma, AZ (August 23, 2023) – Join the AWC Foundation as they celebrate 60 years of service to Yuma and La Paz counties at the 2nd Annual Schoolhouse Soiree. 

During this event, the AWC Foundation will be honoring generous donors, scholarship recipients, and 2023 AWC Hall of Fame inductees Tom Tyree and John Stratton. 

Schoolhouse Soiree

AWC Foundation announces Hall of Fame inductees

July 19, 2023

Tom Tyree and John Stratton to be recognized during AWC Foundation Schoolhouse Soiree on October 6

Yuma, AZ (July 19, 2023) – Tom Tyree and John Stratton have been selected as the 2023 AWC Hall of Fame inductees. 

Established in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame honors alumni, faculty, and community leaders from Yuma and La Paz counties who have made a significant contribution to the mission and goals of the college or distinguished themselves in service to the community and beyond. 

Nominations sought for AWC Hall of Fame

Nominations sought for AWC Hall of Fame

March 10, 2022

Yuma, AZ (March 10, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Foundation is currently seeking nominations from the community for the 2022 AWC Hall of Fame.

Installed in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame currently has 24 honorees, including 2021 inductees Amanda Aguirre, Bruce Jacobson, Mario Jauregui, Richard Lamb, and Sheriff Leon Wilmot.

Inductees to be recognized during AWC Hall of Fame Celebration

Inductees to be recognized during AWC Hall of Fame Celebration

November 15, 2021

Honorees include Amanda Aguirre, Bruce Jacobson, Mario Jauregui, Richard Lamb, and Sheriff Leon Wilmot

Yuma, AZ (November 15, 2021) – Alumni and community partners will be present to attend the Arizona Western College Hall of Fame Celebration at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16.  AWC’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Amanda Aguirre, Bruce Jacobson, Mario Jauregui, Richard Lamb, and Sheriff Leon Wilmot will be honored during the in-person event, which will also be streamed on Facebook Live.

AWC seeking Hall of Fame nominations

AWC seeking Hall of Fame nominations

March 17, 2021

Yuma, AZ (March 17, 2021) – Arizona Western College is currently requesting nominations from the community for the 2021 AWC Hall of Fame.

Installed in 2011, the AWC Hall of Fame currently has 19 honorees, including 2020 inductees Dr. Jim Carruthers, Charlene Fernandez, and Gonzalo Huerta, Sr.