Alumni

Distinguished Alumni

CCBC is proud to boast a diverse and accomplished alumni network.

Over the years, our graduates have gone on to achieve remarkable success in a wide range of fields, making significant contributions to their communities and the world at large.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Each year, the Alumni Association nominates and selects a Distinguished Alumnus, highlighting their career success and contributions to CCBC.

Distinguished Alumnus, 2026Nicole Beeson, RN

Nicole earned her Weekend Nursing Certificate in 2008 from CCBC. She is the Vice President of Nursing Operations for UMMS and the 2026 CCBC Distinguished Alumnus.

Nicole's Story

Meet previous recipients of the CCBC Distinguished Alumni award.

Michael A. Carper

CCBC Alumni
Business Pathway

The business administration and accounting major and philanthropist earned CCBC’s 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award.

Sagar Chapagain

CCBC Alumni
Mathematics and Science Pathway

The CCBC dual-degree recipient and 2015 President's Distinguished Graduate, is CCBC’s 2025 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

Kimberly Ellison-Taylor

CCBC Alumni
Business Pathway

The former accounting major earned CCBC’s prestigious 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award for her professional accomplishments.

Anne McLaughlin

CCBC Alumni
Education Pathway

Anne, CCBC Essex coordinator for Teacher Education, was posthumously awarded the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.

Richard Rohrs

CCBC Alumni
Health Professions Pathway

The 1977 graduate of the Essex Community College/Johns Hopkins PA received the 2020 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award.

Kabish Shah

CCBC Alumni
Technology and Engineering Pathway

CCBC Foundation Board Member Kabish Shah credits CCBC with laying the strong academic and professional foundation that launched his career.

Nomination Process

We recognize Distinguished Alumni who have:

Graduated with a CCBC degree or certificate program at least ten years prior to their nomination, achieved significant career success, including peer recognition in their field.
Maintained or re-established their connection with CCBC through volunteer activity, or who have unofficially promoted the benefits of a CCBC education.
Demonstrated a commitment to the community through public service, which brings credit to CCBC.
Served as exemplary role models for current students.

Any member of CCBC Alumni Association and/or CCBC graduate including the former Catonsville, Essex or Dundalk Community College may be selected by the committee to receive a Distinguished Alumni Award. Individuals running for elected office during their active campaign period or a current alumni board member will not be considered.

Any member of CCBC (alumni, faculty, students, administrators or support staff) may nominate a qualified person for the Distinguished Alumni Award. The nomination must be submitted to the Alumni Relations Office for consideration.

Join the Alumni Association

As a member of the CCBC Alumni Association, you will receive a number of benefits and a lifetime of rewards. Membership in the alumni association is free.

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Ann-Marie Thornton, CFRE

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