The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) has selected Dr. David Hellmich, President of Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC), as the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award. This statewide recognition honors a community college leader who exemplifies ethical integrity, principled decision-making, and an unwavering commitment to student success.
Dr. Hellmich has served as President of SVCC since July 2015. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Hellmich is the driving force behind SVCC’s innovative Impact Program (impact.svcc.edu), which provides eligible high school students with up to three years of tuition and fees at SVCC in exchange for volunteer service.
The Gary W. Davis Ethical Leadership Award was formally presented at the ICCTA Awards Banquet in Normal, Illinois, on June 6, 2025.
