Community Campus Coalition (Triple C) is proud to recognize individuals at campus partner institutions who make outstanding contributions to their campus and community! College and university presidents at Triple C partner institutions may submit nominations.
We offer awards for students, faculty and campus professional staff annually. Awards are announced and presented during spring semester and recognized during Triple C’s Annual Conference.
The nomination process typically opens in between fall and spring semesters and closes at the end of February.
Awards for Students
Charles J. Ping Student Service Award
Nominations are now open for the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award, which recognizes outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to community service or service-learning on their campus and in the broader community.
One student from each Community Campus Coalition member institution may be nominated for this annual award honoring the legacy of Charles J. Ping, a longtime advocate for campus–community partnerships and engaged citizenship.
Two students will be selected as Ping Legacy Award winners, with a $250 donation made in each student’s name to a nonprofit organization connected to their service. Nominations are due Friday, February 20, 2026.
Submit a Nomination Here (2026 Ping Award)The Charles J. Ping Student Service award is designed to recognize and honor undergraduate students at Triple C campus partner institutions for their outstanding leadership and contributions to community service or service-learning on their campus and within their community.
View the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award RecipientsAwards for Faculty & Staff
David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service
Nominations are now open for the David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service, which honors an exceptional faculty or staff member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in service-learning and/or civic engagement.
This competitive annual award recognizes individuals at Community Campus Coalition member institutions who advance the civic mission of their campus through meaningful community-engaged work. Named in memory of David Hoch, a visionary leader in service-learning and civic engagement at The University of Toledo, the award celebrates his lasting impact on higher education and community partnerships.
Nominations must be submitted by the institution’s president and are due Friday, February 20, 2026.
Submit a Nomination Here (2026 Hoch Award)The David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service is designed to recognize and honor faculty and staff at Triple C campus partner institutions for their outstanding work in service-learning, community engagement, and civic engagement.
View the David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service Recipients