Art and Jane Scharlach were honored as the 2026 Distinguished Benefactors at the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation's annual scholarship reception on Friday, Nov. 6.
The award was presented by Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, and Dr. Kevin Rose, NTCC President.
"Art and Jane have been such an important part of the NTCC family for so many years, and I couldn't be more excited to recognize them with this honor," McCullough said. "Their dedication to the college and its students has been extraordinary, and I'm equally grateful for the friendship we've shared over the years. This recognition is incredibly well-deserved."
The Scharlachs have been involved with NTCC since before the college opened its doors in 1985, supporting the institution in numerous capacities over the past four decades. Jane served on the NTCC Foundation Board from 1999 to 2022, including acting as president. She was also involved in several committees, including the Scholarship, Distinguished Lecture Series, and Whatley Employment Grant committees. During the presentation, McCullough estimated that Jane had reviewed thousands of scholarship applications over the years.
Jane offered remarks on behalf of the couple during the presentation.
"Forty years ago we began giving to NTCC as we believed it would be beneficial to the students in the surrounding communities to be able to receive two years of college in their community,” she said. "We did not expect anything in return but we have received much.”
To learn more about the NTCC Foundation or find out how you can support NTCC’s mission, visit www.ntcc.edu/foundation.