Foundation Annual Awards

Crystal Swan

Amanda Martin is the 2026 recipient of the Crystal Swan Award in recognition of her dedicated service to the Lake Land College Foundation. She has served on the Foundation Board since 2021, joining with a goal of helping other businesses learn more about the resources and partnership opportunities Lake Land College offers to communities throughout the region.

During her time on the board, Amanda has served on the Board Development Committee, volunteered as a scholarship reader, and remained an engaged and committed supporter of the Foundation and its mission.

A resident of Paris, Illinois, Amanda is the Assistant General Manager of Corporate Human Resources at North American Lighting, where she brings 20 years of experience in human resources. She also serves on the boards of Horizon Health, Local Workforce Innovation Area 23, and First Neighbor Bank. In addition, she is a member of Bee Well of Edgar County and the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO).

Lake Land College is grateful for Amanda’s commitment to the Foundation, her support of students, and her efforts to strengthen partnerships between the College and the business community.

Outstanding Volunteer

Richard “Rich” Hartke is a Lake Land College alumnus and Financial Advisor with Prudential Wealth Advisors. With more than 27 years of experience, Rich helps individuals, families, and businesses pursue their financial goals through retirement and estate planning strategies and wealth management.

His professional accomplishments include recognition on the Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-In-State list three times, as well as membership in the Illini Investment Research Group, Life Founders Gold Award, Masters Council, and Signature Services Chairman’s Council.

Rich has demonstrated a strong commitment to his community through his leadership and volunteer service. He has served as President of the Lake Land College Foundation Board and President of Teutopolis Community for Progress, an organization dedicated to the economic development and continued improvement of his hometown. He also supports the Effingham County CEO program and local education and park initiatives.

Alongside his wife, Angie, Rich established the Rich and Angie Hartke Family Scholarship at Lake Land College. Awarded annually to a business student, the scholarship helps make educational opportunities more accessible to students pursuing their professional goals.

Rich and Angie are lifelong residents of Teutopolis, where they raised their three children. They enjoy spending time with their growing family and grandchildren, boating, and remaining involved in their community.

Outstanding Philanthropist | Posthumous Recognition

Randolph “Randy” Adkins was a lifelong resident of Mattoon and a proud Lake Land College alumnus who dedicated decades to serving his alma mater and the surrounding community.

Randy served on the Lake Land College Alumni Board from 1994 to 2019 and was actively involved in numerous community organizations. His service included involvement with First United Methodist Church in Mattoon, the board of Camp New Hope in Neoga, the Jaycees, the Corn Belt Shrine Clubs of Mattoon, several Coles County organizations, Wabash Masonic Lodge 179 of Etna, and the Valley of Danville Masonic Center.

Randy’s lifelong generosity culminated in an extraordinary legacy gift. Following his passing on December 1, 2024, the Lake Land College Foundation received a $1.2 million gift from his estate, the second-largest cash gift in the College’s history. He designated the entire gift to provide scholarships for deserving Lake Land College students.

In recognition of his generosity, the Foundation established the Randy Adkins Endowed Scholarship, which became available to students in fall 2026. During its inaugural semester, the scholarship supported 62 students, helping them overcome financial barriers and pursue their educational goals.

Through his years of service and his remarkable final gift, Randy created a lasting legacy that will continue opening doors for Lake Land College students for generations to come.

Outstanding Philanthropic Organization

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital has built a longstanding partnership with Lake Land College, grounded in a shared commitment to strengthening healthcare in the region and preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Through years of generous support for the College and its healthcare programs, St. Anthony’s has helped students prepare for meaningful careers close to home. Many Lake Land nursing students have gained hands-on experience through the hospital’s nursing student internship program and have gone on to join its care team.

In 2026, the hospital’s commitment reached a new milestone with a significant educational gift of high-tech, hospital-grade equipment, including a high-fidelity patient mannequin, for the newly named HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital High-Fidelity Nursing Simulation Lab.

This investment provides students with valuable opportunities to develop clinical skills in a realistic learning environment before entering the workforce.

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital continues to demonstrate its commitment to education, patient care, and the future of healthcare throughout the region.