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Jefferson-Lewis BOCES is currently accepting nominations for its annual Alumni of Distinction Awards. In June, a past graduate from each of our technical centers in Watertown and Glenfield will be honored as BOCES Alumni of Distinction. This recognition will occur at our annual Awards Day events for students.

In order to qualify, a candidate must have attended Career and Technical Education classes at Jefferson-Lewis BOCES through either the Charles H. Bohlen, Jr. Technical Center or the Howard G. Sackett Technical Center. 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. 

The online nomination form can be found at www.boces.com/alumni. The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, May 1, 2025.   

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)

About Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES
Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) offers cost-effective shared services to 18 component school districts. These services include career and technical education course offerings as well as special education, instructional and administrative support services. BOCES also serves the continuing education needs of local business, labor and industries in the community and offers a wide range of continuing education opportunities for adult learners. Learn more at www.boces.com.