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Chapman Family Honors
Staff Appreciation and Years of Service Celebration

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June 17 | 10 a.m.  

Staff Appreciation and Years of Service Celebration

Ceremony in Musco Center for the Arts 
Your ticket provides entry into a luncheon, immediately following the ceremony on Aitken Arts Plaza. 

 

NOMINATIONS DUE MAY 8

Special-Recognition Awards

In 2026, Chapman is presenting several special-recognition awards to recognize staff for their extraordinary contributions to the university. Two of the awards – Spirit of Chapman and Rising Star – will invite nominations for consideration. Nominations should map clearly to the criteria outlined below. In an effort to encourage a culture of recognizing one another, self-nominations will not be accepted. 

 

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Recognizing Institutional Impact

President’s Award

The President’s Award honors a staff member or administrator whose work has made a significant and lasting contribution to the university. Recipients demonstrate exceptional leadership, initiative, and innovation that advance institutional priorities and enhance the effectiveness of programs, services, or operations. 

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Recognizing Community and Values

The Spirit of Chapman Award

The Spirit of Chapman Award recognizes a staff member or administrator who exemplifies the values, culture, and collaborative spirit of the university. Recipients help foster a positive campus environment and demonstrate dedication to supporting students, colleagues, and the broader university community. 

Selection criteria include: 

  • Demonstrating extraordinary pride and commitment to the university community 
  • Supporting and enhancing the student experience 
  • Fostering collaboration and strong relationships across campus 
  • Promoting a positive and supportive workplace culture
NOTE: Submit nominations by the May 8 deadline.

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Recognizing Emerging Talent

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award honors a staff member or administrator early in their career at the university who has shown exceptional promise and impact in advancing the institution’s mission. This recognition is typically awarded to individuals within their first 2-5 years at the university.  

Selection criteria include: 

  • Strong performance and initiative in their role 
  • Creative problem-solving and contributions to improving programs or services 
  • Demonstrated leadership potential 
  • Commitment to supporting students and colleagues 

NOTE: Submit nominations by the May 8 deadline.

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Recognizing Exceptional Contributions

Excellence in Divisions

Four Divisional Awards will honor staff in each of the university’s divisions who have demonstrated exemplary service. Recipients consistently contribute to the success of their division through excellence in their work, strong collaboration, and meaningful impact aligned with university priorities. 

Years-of-Service Honorees


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Celebrating 5 Years of Service

  • Miguel Calderon | Dean of Students Office
  • Veronica Clanton-Higgins | Student Psychological Counseling Services
  • Tomas Dominik | Psychology
  • Gabrielle Leveratto | Athletics
  • Kimberly Muth | Office of Research
  • Jill Perez | Attallah College of Educational Studies
  • Diana Rios | Wellness Center
  • Albert Su | Office of General Counsel
  • Albert Vasquez | Risk Management
  • Andrew Weinberg | Event Operations
  • Catherine Woodward | Admission

Celebrating 10 Years of Service

  • Emily Belote | Residence Life
  • Erin Berthon | Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
  • Gabriela Castaneda | First-Generation and Promising Futures
  • Kimlan Choi | Budget Office
  • Arturo Covert-Ortiz | Student Financial Aid Office
  • Justin Cruz | Fowler School of Law Admission
  • Alex Hart | Residence Life
  • David Hernandez | Information Systems & Programming
  • Kendra Leak | Psychology
  • Bryan Mateik | University Services
  • Karla Monterrey | Student Engagement
  • Robert Reade | College of Performing Arts
  • Kayla Richardson | Fowler School of Engineering
  • Helen Sahli | School of Pharmacy
  • Fiona Lindsay Shen | Art Collections
  • Sabrina Simmons | Fowler School of Law Library
  • Phillip Stella | Information Systems & Programming
  • Seiyua Tang | Musco Center Central Production
  • Dominic Trinh | Attallah College of Educational Studies
  • Kimberly Whitlock | Information Systems and Technology
  • Barron Williams | Client Services
  • Nashaunda Williams | Human Resources

Celebrating 15 Years of Service

  • Yesenia Castillo | Human Resources
  • Allison DeVries | Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
  • Bao Ngo | Human Resources
  • Philip Oliva | Client Services
  • Justin Ringor | Faculty Affairs Administration
  • Richard Turner | Facilities Management
  • John Van Buren | Finance
  • James Wayne | Facilities Management
  • James Whitaker | Student Financial Aid Office

Celebrating 20 Years of Service

  • Ponh King | Networking
  • Justin Koppelman | Student Engagement
  • Christina Marshall | President's Office
  • Vincent Medina | Facilities Management
  • Susilo Nugroho | Client Services
  • Michelle Sypinero | Information Security

Celebrating 25 Years of Service

  • Crystal Barney | Budget Office
  • Gregory Fisher | Computing Services
  • Daniel Hoyte | Leatherby Libraries
  • Kevin Ross | Leatherby Libraries
  • Andrew Valbuena | Leatherby Libraries

Celebrating 30 Years of Service

  • Briana Bohn | Leatherby Libraries
  • Kathleen Clark | Graduate Financial Aid
  • Suk Bae Kim | University Services
  • Patrick Rausch | Purchasing
  • Jennifer Swindell | Student Financial Aid Office

Celebrating 35 Years of Service

  • Gloria Orozco | Admission