On August 15, 2017, IVCCD Chancellor Dr. Chris Duree presented the Outstanding Service Award for MCC Ambassador of the Year to Gary Schaudt, President of the Marshalltown Community College Foundation Board. The nomination read, in part:
“Gary has been steadfast in his commitment to bringing greater public awareness to both the College and the MCC Foundation’s mission for financially supporting students at MCC. Through his active involvement with the Chamber, he has continued to draw attention to MCC, including lobbying for and succeeding in getting the College included in the Marshalltown Educators Day for the first time in over 30 years. Further, he has consistently combined the message of our community college system’s importance in supporting the business community in his meetings with legislators on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.”