The Oregon Community College Association's (OCCA) Howard Cherry Award is named for the late Dr. Howard Cherry, a Portland orthopedic surgeon who was a lifelong advocate for education and community involvement. He served on the Portland School Board, Portland Community College Board of Directors, in the Oregon Legislature, and was a founding member of the Association of Community College Trustees.
OCCA is accepting nominations of individuals who, by their contributions to the community college cause in Oregon, have brought recognition to community colleges statewide.
The award may be granted in the following three categories: Community College Advocate; Community College Administrator; and Community College Board Member. Weight will be given to nominees that receive nominations from more than one school.