The recipient must rank in the top 10 percent of their graduating class after the completion of seven semesters of high school. The class rank after six semesters will be used if the student graduates early after 3 ½ years. The recipient must be a resident of Community College District #503.
The recipient must graduate from a public high school in Community College District #503 or from a North Central Association accredited private high school within the district. An Achievement Award recipient must enroll as a full-time student at Black Hawk College for the academic year.