Distinguished Alumni

Distinguished Alumni Honorees

Thank you for submitting nominations for the Eastern Florida State College 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award by the November 18, 2022 deadline. We are reviewing the submissions.

Honorees are chosen based on notable achievements in their career field, distinguished philanthropic or public service activity and considerable civic activities. Nominees must have completed at least one course at EFSC, Brevard Community College or Brevard Junior College.

Lisa Cullen is 2022 Honoree

Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen was the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented on February 15, 2022 by the Eastern Florida State College Foundation for her leadership in the community.

“Lisa exemplifies the very best of EFSC in her service to residents of the Space Coast and strong support for our students,” said Cindy Kane, Executive Director of  Development and Strategic Engagement for the EFSC Foundation.

Cullen was elected to her tax collector post in 2008 and was re-elected unopposed in 2012, 2016, and 2020. She manages a staff of 174 employees in seven branch offices.

She attended Brevard Community College, the forerunner to EFSC, and UCF where she received a degree in Accounting and Finance. Read more about Cullen's honor.