Recognition

Annually, a joint Academic Senate and Classified Senate Awards & Recognition event is held in April-May, where both faculty and staff are recognized for their contributions to the college.

Awardees Listed Below

2023 Classified Senate Awardees
Ace of Initiative: Thanh Do
Campus Spirit: Mary Ann Medrano
Hidden Gem: Shelbie Turner
Leadership: Amanda Marshall
Outstanding Committment: Melissa Johnsgard
Outstanding Communicator: Steve Duong
Rookie of the Year: Elizabeth Ramirez
2022 Classified Senate Awardees
Ace of Initiative: Lusyna Narvaez
Campus Spirit: Milani Zepeda
Hidden Gem: Ngoc-Tu Trinh, Linda Van
Leadership: Julie Vu
Outstanding Committment: Zita Melton
Outstanding Communicator: Vianey Topete
Rookie of the Year: Epigmenio Vega Vazquez
2021 Classified Senate Awardees
Ace of Initiative: Kristal Dela Cruz
Campus Spirit: Brian Shively
Hidden Gem: Tricia Darrell
Leadership: Danielle Ramirez-King
Outstanding Committment: Eleen Badal Abdishou
Outstanding Communicator: Raida Thompson
Rookie of the Year: Jorge Murillo
2020 Classified Senate Awardees 
Awards were cancelled this year due to the pandemic. All Classified Professionals nominated for any of the categories were recognized in our newsletter.
2019 Classified Senate Awardees
Ace of Initiatives: Katy Fitzgerald
Campus Spirit - Gary Lobach
Hidden Gem: Amanda Marshall
Leadership: Thanh Do
Outstanding Committment: Beverly Gaitan
Outstanding Communicator: Sherry Alexander
Rookies of the Year: Andrew Soliz & Mary Ann Medrano
2018 Classified Senate Awardees
Ace of Initiatives: Shelbie Turner
Campus Spirit: Monica Sain
Hidden Gem: Luis Gutierrez & Lusyna Narvaez
Leadership: Connor Keese
"Newbie" Excellence: Melissa Stewart & Vianey Topete
Outstanding Commitment: Lucia Moreno
Outstanding Communication: John Spencer
2017 Classified Senate Awardees
Campus Spirit: Lori Hampton
Collaborator: Cherry Escano 
Community Advocate: Kena Rogers 
Leadership: Brian Goo 
"Newbie" Excellence: Diego Espinoza
Outstanding Commitment to the College:  Thanh Do
Outstanding Commitment to the Students: Linda Van
Problem Solving: Ha My Vuong
Unsung Hero:  Maria Ochoa
2016 Classified Senate Awardees

Collaborator: John Spencer
Community Outreach & Advocate: Lucia Moreno
Problem Solver: Sarah Randle
Outstanding Commitment, Dedication, and Exemplary Service: Thuy Pham
Unsung Hero: Beverly Gaitan

2015 Classified Senate Awardees
Campus Spirit: Aileen DeGuzman
Collaborator: Asmare Tadesse
Community Advocate: Analiza Dasalla
Leadership: Mike Denne
Problem Solver: Greg Shaw
Outstanding Commitment: Gerry Oliver
Unsung Hero: Zita Melton
2014 Classified Senate Awardees
Campus Spirit: My Loi
Collaborator: Beverly Gaitan
Community Advocate: Jennifer Gile
Leadership: Barbara McMahon
Outstanding Commitment: Mike Fee & Robert Guest
Problem Solver: Thuy Foot
Unsung Hero: Jeff Campi & Linda Van
2013 Classified Senate Awardees
Campus Spirit: Julie Vu
Collaborator: Lucia Moreno
Community Outreach: John Spencer
Dependability: Gary Lobach
Most Energetic: Allan Quan & Luis Gutierrez
Outstanding Commitment, Dedication, and Exemplary Service: Sandy Rice
Problem Solver: Aileen De Guzman
Unsung Hero: Barbara McMahon
2012 Classified Senate Awardees
Campus Spirit: Liz Pelayo
Collaborator: Gerry Oliver
Community Outreach: Katy Fitzgerald
Dependability: Maria Ochoa & Eric Imahara
Most Energetic: My Loi
Outstanding Commitment, Dedication, and Exemplary Service: Jackie Capurro, Carolyn Kuri & Scott Libby
Problem Solver: Zita Melton
Unsung Hero: Hozi Ringor & Ed Hee
2008 Bouquet of Thanks
Gary Lobach - Custodial
John Leon - Grounds
Larry Carvalho - Custodial
Scott Libby - Grounds/Irrigation
Lloyd Molina - Grounds
Thu Pham - Grounds