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Eagles of Excellence Gala

Ken Sikkema accepting Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Award

Thank you for helping us celebrate the Eagles of Excellence!

The Eagles of Excellence Gala will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 to celebrate extraordinary educational leaders, students, and the community they build at Hudsonville Public Schools. 

More than 250 guests--including alumni, eagle student families, educators, sponsors, and friends will gather at the Pinnacle Center for the dinner and program. 

Add November 2, 2026 to your calendar today--we can't wait to have you join us.

What can you do today?  Sponsor the 2026 event, enjoy the event photos from 2025, and brainstorm worthy nominees for the Hall of Fame recommendation form below. 

Learn more about the criteria for identifying our incredible honorees of the evening: 

 

Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees 

The Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates graduates of Hudsonville High School whose personal endeavors, career achievements, and community service exemplify a commitment to excellence and dedicated service to others, as well as being an inspiration to current and future students. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon an outstanding alumnus/a by the Hudsonville Education Foundation in partnership with Hudsonville Public Schools.  

Click HERE for more details and to submit a nomination. 

 

Lifetime Legacy Award Recipients

The Lifetime Legacy Award category was established to honor non-alumni of Hudsonville Public Schools who are deemed worthy of recognition for their contributions to the Hudsonville school district and education community.

 

Eagles of Excellence Student and Educator Recognition

The Eagles of Excellence students are chosen for demonstrating quality character traits inside and outside of the classroom and for their academic efforts. Each student will be accompanied by a mentor of their choosing that has positively impacted them on their educational journey.

 

 

2025 Presenting Sponsor

For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Lacey Dixon at ldixon@hpseagles.net. 

District-Wide Impact

  • Students

    6,800

  • Buildings

    13

  • Dollars Granted

    $100,000+

Thank You to our Generous Eagles of Excellence Gala Presenting, Diamond, and Gold Gala Sponsors!

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