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Faculty and Staff Awards


The Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award

Robert M. Leadon The Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award was established by the Velekanje Law Firm in memory of Robert M. Leadon, a Foundation Director who died in 1986. He was well known for his commitment to excellence in teaching as a part-time instructor at YVC.

The Robert M. Leadon Teaching award is a $1,000 unrestricted monetary award. It is open to any full-time faculty member who has completed three full years of teaching at YVC.

Selection is made from nominations submitted by students, faculty, administrators, and alumni having direct knowledge of the nominees’ instructional work. Selection is made by the YVC Foundation Awards Committee.

Nominations are to be submitted to the Foundation Office in writing from January 1st to March 15th of every year.

 

Recipient Department Year
Holly Cousens Business Technology 2023-2024
Libby McRae Allied Health 2022-2023
Olivia Hernandez English 2021-2022
Lisa Dominguez Allied Health 2020-2021
Dan Peters English 2019-2020
Kathy Laws Career & College Readiness 2018-2019
Rajkumar Raj Engineering 2017-2018
Heidi Shaw Psychology 2016-2017
Michael Batali Information Technology 2015-2016
Eric Anderson Anthropology 2014-2015
Jerred Seveyka Biology 2013-2014
Tim Jeske Political Science 2012-2013
Claire Carpenter Biology 2011-2012
Kelly Denome Vet Tech 2010-2011
John Dibari Chemistry 2009-2010
Audrey Wedin Business Technology 2008-2009
Carol Schneider Business Administration 2007-2008
Leslie Eglin Basic Skills 2007-2008
Pam Ferguson Basic Skills 2006-2007
Cheri Podruzny Dental Hygiene 2005-2006
Gordon Koestler English 2004-2005
Sue Wedam Vet. Tech 2003-2004
Beverly Parnell English 2002-2003
Carolyn Calhoon-Dillahunt English 2001-2002
Mildred McBride English 2000-2001
Kathleen Ashworth Chemistry 1999-2000
Nick Parisis Business/Contract Programs 1999-2000
Herb Blisard Photography 1998-1999
Greg Gillespie Agriculture 1997-1998
Marlene Cousens Reading Specialist 1996-1997
Bronwynne Evans Nursing 1995-1996
Joan Norton Business Administration 1994-1995
Eric Mould Biology 1994-1995
Patti Koluda Business Administration 1993-1994
Chuck Weedin Speech 1993-1994
Scott Peterson Music 1992-1993
Inga Wiehl English 1992-1993
Paul Anderson Political Science 1991-1992
Peggy Keller Radiologic Science 1991-1992
Mary Patrick Early Childhood 1990-1991
Mary Patrick Early Childhood 1990-1991
Cecil Terk Business Administration 1990-1991
Millie Stenehjem Speech 1989-1990
Rudy Pinon Foreign Language 1989-1990
Pat Hakala Dental Hygiene 1988-1989
James Newbill History 1988-1989
Judy Kjellman Biology 1987-1988
George Meshke Drama 1986-1987

 


Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year

The Classified Employee of the Year will receive $1,000 from the Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year Fund through the YVC Foundation.

Recipients will be selected from classified employees who have been nominated by those they work with explaining why the person should be chosen for the award.

The YVC Foundation Awards Committee will choose the recipient from nominations submitted to the Foundation in writing from January 1st to March 15th every year.

The award is presented to the recipient at commencement exercises.

Recipient   Year
Elizabeth McEwen   2024
Heather Lundquist   2023
Tessa Southards   2022
Miguel Castro   2021
John Schofield        2020
Richard Miller   2019
Rebecca Cikauskas   2018
Laura Yolo   2017
Cristy Rasmussen   2016
De’Andre Saunders   2015
Judi Shaw   2014
Debbie McBride   2013
Joaquin Macias   2012
John Mertell   2011
Stefanie Menard   2010
Jason Sterbenz   2009
Cathy Van Winsen   2008
Thelma Ryder   2007
Judi Shaw   2006
Karen Rathjen   2005
Cynthia Barwin   2004
Sharen Uptegrove   2003
Judy Morehead   2002
Jean Lyon   2001
Linda Ison   2000
Charles Cummings   1999
Irene Stephens   1998
Brian Bordeaux   1997
Haydee Hernandez Goldenberg   1996
Shirly Bonneville   1995
Pat Brawley   1994
Rachel Toney   1993
Janet Shaw   1992
Judy Lee   1991
Verna Shafer   1990
Ardes Metz   1989