Heartland’s Simran Sandhu Named the 2025 ICCTA Distinguished Alumnus

Heartland Community College alumn Simran Sandhu was presented with the Community College Distinguished Alumnus state-wide award at the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) awards banquet on Friday, June 6. The award recognizes notable alumni who demonstrate exceptional achievement in their profession and make a positive impact on their community.

“Sim Sandhu is a great example of the type of alumnus all community colleges strive to have,” said Heartland Board of Trustees Chair Rebecca Ropp. “After Sim graduated from Heartland, he immediately started giving back to his community. Sim has given of his time to share his Heartland experiences with staff and students and continues to mentor other alums.”