About the Bruce E. Cooper, Esq. Leadership Award
The HACC Foundation offers the Bruce E. Cooper, Esq. Leadership Award to employees. This nomination-based award recognizes HACC employees who have demonstrated results-oriented leadership in advancing the enrichment of the College and its surrounding communities.
Past recipients have shown a strong commitment to a vision, perseverance, conviction, initiative and forward-thinking leadership that supports HACC’s mission.
The award amount is $500. Awards may not be available every cycle due to funding availability or funding restrictions.
Awards are paid via employee payroll. All federal, state and local taxes will be deducted from the award amount.
Timeline
These dates are tentative and subject to change.
| Activity | Spring 2026 Cycle | Fall 2026 Cycle | Spring 2027 Cycle | Fall 2027 Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle open | March 2, 2026 | Sept. 1, 2026 | Feb. 1, 2027 | Sept. 1, 2027 |
| Award nomination applications are due from HACC employees | May 14, 2026 | Sept. 30, 2026 | Feb. 26, 2027 | Sept. 30, 2027 |
| Award nomination applications will be evaluated by review committees | June 11, 2026 | Oct. 30, 2026 | March 31, 2027 | Oct. 29, 2027 |
| Nominees will be notified of the review committees' decisions | July 9, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | April 23, 2027 | Nov. 19, 2027 |
Information About Other HACC Foundation Employee Awards
Interested in applying for other HACC Foundation employee awards?
Please visit the HACC Foundation Funding Requests section under the Office of College Advancement channel on myHACC to apply for these awards:
- Betty Martin Staff Development Award
- Carolyn L. Sloane Memorial Awards
- Martha Stauffer Mathematics Award Endowment
- The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation Engineering Faculty Award Endowment
