BC Recognized for Educational Excellence at Beautiful Bakersfield Awards
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Bakersfield College received the Educational Excellence Award at this year's Beautiful Bakersfield Awards ceremony. The annual event honors individuals, organizations, and businesses for their contributions in 2025. The Educational Excellence Award recognizes ‘educators, projects, or institutions advancing educational opportunities and achievement across all levels in the community'.*
Dr. Stacey Pfluger, President of Bakersfield College, talked about the significance of receiving the award. “This award confirms to me that BC is a great place to be as we continue our mission to provide not just education, but pathways to transfer and careers that change the lives of our graduates, their families, and our communities,” she said. “It tells me that our community trusts BC with their educational needs and finds experiences they have at BC.”
When asked about the contributing factors to winning the award, Dr. Pfluger replied, “Bakersfield College offers a wide range of educational programs complimented by broad-reaching support services. That combination - high-quality instruction coupled with intentional supports - helps BC truly be a place where all students are welcomed and able to reach for their dreams.” She also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the students and community in Bakersfield. “There is no better field of work than education,” she said, “and I am honored and humbled to be a part of Bakersfield College and the Bakersfield Community.”
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Beautiful Bakersfield Awards for recognizing Bakersfield College’s commitment to educational excellence, and to our community for its continued support of our mission to empower students and strengthen our region. A big thank you to all our staff and administrators who make BC an amazing institution where students can thrive. We strive to provide each student with a positive academic experience from the first moment they set foot on campus. Through a wide variety of student services and educational pathways, we work to set up each student for success in academic and career endeavors.
