At Montgomery College, our greatest impact begins with our people.

Each day, our faculty and staff shape the experiences that lead to student success, while opening doors to opportunity, strengthening our community, and advancing our mission in meaningful ways. Celebration of Excellence 2026 brings our College community together to recognize these contributions and to honor the extraordinary work happening across our College.

This year’s theme, “This Is What Extraordinary Looks Like,” reflects our shared commitment to delivering an exceptional education and achieving extraordinary outcomes for our students and community.

Event Overview

Date: Wednesday, May 20
Location: Germantown Campus

Part I — Celebration of Excellence Awards Program

Location: HT Building, Globe Hall
Time: Continental breakfast at 8:00 a.m. | Program 9:00–11:00 a.m.

A formal recognition program celebrating the achievements of Montgomery College faculty, staff, and administrators. The program centers on employee award presentations and includes presidential remarks and a student performance to open the celebration.

Part II — Extraordinary Together: Employee Appreciation Fair

Location: Globe Hall
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

An informal, College-wide gathering that provides space to celebrate colleagues, connect across our locations, and enjoy a shared moment of appreciation following the program.

Program Highlights

• Celebration of faculty, staff, and administrator achievements with the following award presentations: Team Effort Awards, Excellence in Equity Awards, Recognition of Retirees, Recognition of NISOD Awards, Outstanding Staff Awards, Faculty Excellence Awards, Professional Development and Faculty Sabbatical Awards, Administrator Leadership Awards, Fart-Time Faculty and Full-Time Faculty Member of the Year Awards
• Presidential remarks
• Student performance

Fair Highlights

• Massage chairs
• Essential oil “make and takes”
• Smoothie bikes
• MC spirit items
• Music with DJ
• Ice cream and Italian ices
• And more!

Join Us

We invite all employees to be part of this College-wide celebration. Together, we will honor the people who make Montgomery College an exceptional place to learn, work, and serve.

A livestream of the awards program will be available for those unable to attend in person. The link will be posted here prior to the event.

Come celebrate all that makes Montgomery College extraordinary—together.