MANSFIELD — The North Central State College (NCSC) Foundation is now accepting nominations for the annual Hall of Excellence award. Nominations must be submitted to the NCSC Foundation by Sept. 1.
The Hall of Excellence honors the spirit of north central Ohio residents whose vision, creativity, boldness of purpose, and community involvement exemplify excellence in the region.
Inductees are recognized each spring at the Hall of Excellence Banquet, held at the Ralph Phillips Conference Center within the James W. Kehoe Center for Advanced Learning in Shelby.

Nomination Criteria
To be eligible for consideration, nominees must meet the following criteria:
Live in, work in, or be a native of one of the following north central Ohio counties: Ashland, Crawford, Richland, Knox, or Huron.
Have demonstrated significant contribution(s) in their field and/or a strong commitment to the community through leadership by giving of personal time and/or resources.
Posthumous nominations are also accepted and will be considered.
“It is important that we take time to honor those who are making a positive impact on the communities in our region,” said Amber Wertman, Executive Director of the NCSC Foundation.
“At the NCSC Foundation, we deeply value the individuals who generously give of their time, treasure, and talents to strengthen our communities and create lasting change.”
The official nomination form is available on the NCSC website at ncstatecollege.edu/foundation-and-alumni/hall-of-excellence. Completed nominations must be returned to the NCSC Foundation by the Sept. 1, 2026, deadline.
For more information, contact the NCSC Foundation at 419-755-4753 or visit the Hall of Excellence page online.
