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Since 1986 the Harry Buttimer Distinguished Administrator Award has recognized the outstanding achievements of the Chief Executive Officer–either the President, Superintendent-President or Chancellor who leads a California community college institution.
The Buttimer Award is a prestigious, statewide recognition established by ACCCA to honor the late Harry Buttimer, former Chancellor of the Contra Costa Community College District, and a leading advocate for the modernization of operating principles and practices, and the fair funding of California’s community colleges.
Harry was also a founding member of ACCCA, and prior to his sudden death in 1984, he had firmly established ACCCA’s advocacy presence in Sacramento for all administrators and their institutions.
This historic award not only symbolizes the history and evolution of the community college movement in California, it is an icon for the very leadership qualities Harry was known for–integrity; principle; compassion and resilience, as well as meaningful contributions to one’s colleagues, the profession, the institution and the community that the college serves.
As one who helped to establish our Association, and served as its first Legislative Commission Chair, Harry Buttimer’s leadership was a driving force that made ACCCA a key stakeholder in community college finance and legislation in California, and helped lay the foundation for the array of programs and services we still provide today.
As you review all of the previous winners of the Buttimer Award, you get a sense of the history of ACCCA, and of the unique community college system of California.
Perhaps you know a CEO that inspires you? Now is the time to make sure they are recognized so they can inspire other future leaders in the state. It’s up to YOU.
Candidates for the Buttimer Award must be a CEO, either sitting or within 2 years after retirement. The nomination form must be completed and submitted by the deadline indicated on the form. Additionally, examples of how the nominee has given back to the community and shown leadership at the state or national level, and additional letters of support are encouraged and may also be uploaded with the form or forwarded to the ACCCA Office prior to the submission deadline.
