Staff Awards
San José State University honors twelve outstanding staff members in four staff award categories annually at the Celebrating Spartans: Honoring Faculty and Staff.
Award Categories
- Outstanding Staff of the Year - Exemplary 91ÁÔÆæ staff member or auxiliary staff member who has made a valuable contribution to the campus.
- Distinguished Services Award - 91ÁÔÆæ staff member an auxiliary staff member who has worked for 91ÁÔÆæ for more than 10 years and has displayed a commitment to excellent service to the campus community.
- Spartan Spirit Award - 91ÁÔÆæ staff member, manager, or auxiliary employee who displays exceptional Spartan spirit and pride.
- Critical Employee Award - To honor an 91ÁÔÆæ staff member or an auxiliary staff member who are shining behind the scenes to support our campus.
Nomination Process
The nomination form is posted annually in September/October. You can review the award criteria and nomination questions below.
Award Recipients for 2023-24
Outstanding Staff of the Year
- Randy Rodriguez - Accessible Education Center - Award Winner
- Lars Rosengreen - Biological Sciences - Honorable Mention
- Melanie Schlitzkus - University Personnel - Honorable Mention
Critical Employee
- Michael Heering - FD&O Plumbing Shop - Award Winner
- Jason Lorton - FD&O Electrical Shop - Honorable Mention
- Otis McInnis FD&O Energy & Utilities - Honorable Mention
Distinguished Service
- Luann Chu - Research Foundation - Award Winner
- Carol Santos - Justice Studies - Honorable Mention
- Felicia McKee-Fegans - Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Honorable MentionMention
Spartan Spirit Award
- Trisha Gilges - Career Center - Award Winner
- Amanda Frank - University Personnel - Honorable Mention
- Francisco Castillo - Unvergraduate Advising & Success - Honorable Mention
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