PENDLETON — Tri-County Technical College commissioner John Powell will be recognized nationally for his commitment to advancing the community college movement.

He was recently notified by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) that he is the recipient of the 2020 Southern Regional Trustee Leadership Award. The award will be presented at the Wednesday Regional Awards Presentation during the 51st Annual ACCT Leadership Congress, which will take place virtually Oct. 5-8.

Powell is one of five community college trustees representing five geographic regions in the U.S. The national winner will be named at ACCT’s annual association awards ceremony.

Earlier this year, Powell was the recipient of the 2020 South Carolina Association of Technical College

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