2026
ABCA Banquet & Golf Outing
2026 ABCA Banquet & Golf Outing
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Midland Golf Club
Kewanee, Illinois
Join us for the 2026 ABCA Banquet and Golf Outing, where Agri-Business Club Alumni and the Black Hawk College East community gather for a day of connection, tradition and community. Catch up with old friends, share memories, and celebrate the Agri-Business Club’s impact while supporting future students.
The day begins with the ABCA Golf Outing—a relaxed and friendly way to reconnect on the course with fellow alumni and friends.
In the evening, join us for the Ag Banquet & Auction Fundraiser, featuring great food, fellowship, and exciting auction items to support scholarships and student success.
2026 ABCA Award Honorees
Join us as we celebrate the milestone reunions of the classes of 2021, 2011, 2001, 1991, and 1981. We will also recognize exceptional alumni and Friends of the Alumni, and honor scholarship recipients whose lives have been transformed through the support of the Agri-Business Club Alumni.
Outstanding Ag Alumni Award Recipient
Dan Shike
Friends of the Alumni Award Recipient
Doug Bogart
ABCA Freshman Spirit Award
Elizabeth Ellis
ABCA Future Alumnus Award
Alessandra Rivera & Makenna Walker
Questions? Please contact us online or email us at: ECFoundation@bhc.edu
Event Schedule
Aggie Cup Golf Outing
Four-player teams compete in a scramble format, with players choosing the best shot after each stroke.
8:00AM
Registration
9:00AM
Shotgun Start
Time varies
Lunch & Awards Ceremony
Ag Banquet & Auction
An evening featuring dinner, fellowship, fundraising and scholarship awards. Plus silent and live auctions.
4:30PM
Registration
4:30PM
Social Hour & Silent Auction
5:00PM
Dinner with Program & Live Auction
Sponsorship Opportunities
Every year, this ABCA event raises funds for student scholarships, program enhancements, team and club support, and other initiatives that strengthen agricultural education at Black Hawk College East Campus.
In addition to sponsorships, monetary donations, raffle baskets, and live auction items help make this event a success. In-kind gifts valued at any sponsorship level qualify for sponsor recognition and every contribution, regardless of size, helps support Black Hawk College East Campus agricultural programs and students.
Proceeds directly support agricultural students through hands-on learning, leadership development, and academic success.
Questions? Call 309-854-1718, contact us online or email us at: ECFoundation@bhc.edu.
Diamond Sponsor
$7,500+
This level includes:
- Diamond Welcome Package
- One reserved table at the Ag Fundraiser
- One team for the golf outing
- Foundation/BHC merchandise
- Engraved plaque
- Sponsorship acknowledgment
Platinum Sponsor
$2,500 - $7,499
This level includes:
- Platinum Welcome Package
- Six reserved seats at the Ag Fundraiser
- Two entries for the golf outing
- Engraved plaque
- Sponsorship acknowledgment
Gold Sponsor
$1,000 - $2,499
This level includes:
- Four reserved seats at the Ag Fundraiser
- Two entries for the golf outing
- Sponsorship acknowledgment
Silver Sponsor
$500 - $999
This level includes:
- Two reserved seats at the Ag Fundraiser
- One entry for the golf outing
- Sponsorship acknowledgment
Bronze Sponsor
$151 - $499
This level includes:
- Sponsorship acknowledgment
Golf Hole Sponsor
$150
This level includes:
- Sponsorship acknowledgment
2025 Photo Gallery
2024 Photo Gallery
ABCA Impact
Thanks to fundraising, ABCA awarded $11,000 in scholarships to East Campus agriculture students during the 2024–25 academic year. The group also provided up to $10,000 in mini-grants for equipment and classroom resources to support hands-on learning. In addition, ABCA was the lead sponsor of the Agricultural Recognition Banquet, which celebrated student achievement and brought the East Campus community together to honor their success.
Continuing the Legacy
ABCA alumni help continue the legacy of East Campus by supporting students through mentorship, advocacy, and financial support—strengthening opportunities and helping the next generation turn their education into meaningful careers in agriculture.