(Estherville)– Carlton Mitchell of Orleans man is this year’s recipient of the Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. The honor is presented each year by the Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni and Friends Association. It’s presented to graduates who exemplified outstanding support of community, business and service organizations. The award was established in 1992.
Mitchell is a 1963 graduate of Iowa Lakes, then known as Estherville Junior College. He went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Sciences in 1965 and a Master of Education Degree in 1971 from what was then Mankato State College with a focus on Secondary School Administration.
Mitchell is a former Mayor of Orleans and was recognized for his achievements in that capacity as well as his service on numerous boards and commissions.
The award was presented to Mitchell during commencement exercises Friday at Iowa Lakes Community College.
