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AWARD WINNERS … Left to right, John Schmidt (Swanton American Legion Post 479), Mike McCann (Mayor, Defiance), and Eric Waldron (Worthington Steel).
ARCHBOLD, OHIO – The Northwest State Community College Foundation hosted its annual Green Carpet Event, “A Night of Classics,” on May 14, and raised over $60,000.
All proceeds from the event go directly to student scholarships. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2026 Making a Difference Awards, which were created by the NSCC Foundation as a way to recognize and celebrate individuals, businesses, and organizations in the six-county area committed to improving their communities.
This year’s recipients were Mike McCann (individual), Swanton American Legion Post 479 (organization), and Worthington Steel (business).
In addition to the Making a Difference Awards, the Green Carpet Event included a musical performance by Denise Davis & the Motor City Sensations.
Gourmet food stations, a cash bar, and a silent auction rounded out the festivities, as the Auditorium and surrounding areas were decorated in the event’s “A Night of Classics” theme. As a special attraction, the River City Rodders from Napoleon also brought some classic cars to display outside the Auditorium entrance area.
“The Green Carpet Event and the Making a Difference Awards celebrate hard work, community support and giving,” said Robbin Wilcox, NSCC Executive Foundation Director.
“We work year-round to raise awareness and needed funds for student scholarships, and this event is a critical piece of those efforts. We awarded over $1,000,000 in Foundation scholarships this year, and we’re focused on how we can continue to do more for our learners.
“We are blessed to work in a community that is passionate about philanthropy, and helping unlock students’ possibilities,” Wilcox continued.
A special recap program of the NSCC Green Carpet Event is now available for free, on-demand viewing on Northwest State Community College social media, as well as the NWOhio.Live YouTube page – YouTube.com/@NWOhio_live.
About the NSCC Foundation
The NSCC Foundation was established in 1978 to provide support for the students, people, and programs of NSCC.
For over 40 years, the foundation has remained true to its mission to enhance, expand, and sustain Northwest State so that NSCC can continue to fulfill its mission of creating opportunities for transformational learning.
The NSCC Foundation works diligently to raise much-needed funds for educational opportunities that directly and indirectly impact students.
Additional information on the NSCC Foundation is available at NorthwestState.edu/nscc-foundation/.