A longtime leader at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) has been recognized statewide for his contributions to student affairs and higher education.

John Grant, associate vice president of student affairs at NWTC, received the Annabelle E. Wolf Outstanding Service in College Student Personnel Award from the Wisconsin College Personnel Association. The annual honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to student services both on their campuses and across the profession.

Grant, who has spent more than two decades at the technical college, said the recognition reflects not only his work, but also the collective efforts of those around him.

“I'm really grateful honestly, it feels like a bit of validation and peer respect,” Grant said. “It is important in my career and for my team to be genuinely committed to the well-being of others.”

Grant has worked at NWTC for 22 years, holding positions that include counselor, director of student support services and dean of student development before stepping into his current leadership role. Over that time, he has helped shape systems designed to improve student outcomes, including developing the college’s first academic advising model, a framework that has supported students for nearly two decades.

“I'm proudest of the systems and processes that help students achieve their goals and leave this institution with degrees,” he said.

Reflecting on his career, Grant said his time within the technical college system has been both meaningful and rewarding.

“It's been a joy, I have had such a blast working in the technical college system and specifically for NWTC,” he said.

The Annabelle E. Wolf award highlights Grant’s longstanding commitment to advancing student services and supporting learners both at NWTC and across the broader higher education community.