BOCES is currently accepting nominations for its annual Alumni of Distinction Awards. The awards are presented each June to two recipients; a graduate of the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center in Watertown and a graduate of the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield.

In order to qualify, a candidate must have attended Career and Technical Education classes at Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES. They must also have experienced career success, have been a positive role model, have contributed to community and society, and have gone above and beyond what is ordinary.

Nominate a candidate here or by filling out the form located at the bottom of the page. Deadline to submit a nomination is May 1, 2025.

Read about our 2024 winners here.

What is the Alumni of Distinction Award?

The awards are presented each June to two recipients: An alumnus of the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center in Watertown and an alumnus of the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center in Glenfield.

In order to qualify, a candidate must have attended Career and Technical Education classes at Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES. They must also have experienced career success, have been a positive role model, have contributed to community and society, and have gone above and beyond what is ordinary.

Past Winners By Year

2024: Brett LaLone (Bohlen Technical Center) & Jonathan Schell (Sackett Technical Center)

2023: Andrew Kilbourn (Bohlen Tech Center) & Michael Domagala (Sackett Tech Center)

2022: Linda Simpson (Bohlen Tech Center) & Amanda Zehr (Sackett Tech Center)

2019: Tim Titus (Bohlen Tech Center) & Nancy Szijarto (Sackett Tech Center)

2018: Ron London (Bohlen Tech Center) & Scott Glenn (Sackett Tech Center)

2017: David Geer (Bohlen Tech Center) & Scott Simmons (Sackett Tech Center)

2016: Robert Green (Bohlen Tech Center) & Lisa Bain RN (Sackett Tech Center)

2015: Robert M. Olin, Jr. (Bohlen Tech Center) & Terry Groff (Sackett Tech Center)

2014: Jason Dunn (Bohlen Tech Center) & Amy Baker (Sackett Tech Center)