The form to nominate a faculty or staff member for academic year 2025 -2026 will open in spring 2026!
2025 Outstanding Faculty & Staff Awards
The Associated Students Outstanding Faculty & Staff Award is an annual honor bestowed to the employees of Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ. Students are encouraged to nominate a member of the Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ faculty and staff for this prestigious award.
2025 Winners
- Outstanding Full-time Faculty: Arnoldo Williams (2025)
- Outstanding Associate Faculty: Heather W. Stark, M.A. (2025)
- Outstanding Classified Staff: Raymond Wight (2025)
Previous Winners
- Outstanding Full-time Faculty
- Tracy Williams (2024)
- Rick White (2023)
- John Kirwan (2022)
- Dr. Lemee Nakamura (2021)
- Lisa Fast (2020)
- Outstanding Associate Faculty
- Melody Vivar (2024)
- Dr. David Lizarraga (2023)
- Jaymie Gonzaga (2022)
- Dr. Kristen Huyck (2021)
- Mark Stramaglia (2020)
- Outstanding Classified Staff
- Olivia Elmer (2024)
- Patrick Conahan (2023)
- José L. Mota (2022)
- Kathy Rodriguez (2021)
- Analia Zamora (2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to nominate?
Any Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ student currently enrolled at either the Oceanside campus, San
Elijo campus, or the Community Learning Center. Members of the Selection Committee
are not eligible to nominate a faculty member.
Is there a limit to the number of nominations a student can send in?
Students may nominate one Full-time Faculty, one Associate Faculty, and one Classified Staff member.
When is the deadline?
The nomination deadline academic year 2025 - 2026 will be announced during the spring
2026 semester.
For additional information, email Student Life & Leadership SLL@MiraCosta.edu