Delgado Professor Steven Edwards Receives NCHC Ron Brandolini Award

August 27, 2026

Steven Edwards, director of the College Honors Program and professor in the Music Department at Delgado Community College, has been selected to receive the Ron Brandolini Award from the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) in recognition of his outstanding work in honors education.

Edwards was recently notified of the honor, and will receive the award at the NCHC annual conference in November.

A member of the Delgado Community College faculty since 1997, Edwards has dedicated nearly three decades to the college and its students. In addition to his work as director of the College Honors Program, he serves as a professor in the Music Department, bringing together his passion for teaching, mentorship and student achievement.

For Edwards, the recognition is especially meaningful because of the relationships he has built throughout his years at Delgado.

“I love our students, and I love my colleagues,” Edwards said. “It has been a privilege to be part of the Delgado community for so many years.”

The Ron Brandolini Award recognizes outstanding contributions to honors education, and reflects Edwards’ longstanding commitment to providing students with opportunities to challenge themselves academically and grow as scholars and leaders.

Edwards’ recognition highlights the work taking place through Delgado’s College Honors Program and the college’s commitment to providing students with opportunities for academic excellence, leadership and personal growth.