Awards Committee

Improve staff engagement and job satisfaction through highlighting fellow employees with appreciation.

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Yavapai College is overflowing with awesome team members. This is your chance to recognize a peer for going above and beyond the call of duty!

Click here to send a YC Roughrider High Five Award

  • Upon receipt of the nomination, an electronic award is sent to the employee
  • The employee will also receive a paper version and a Ruff magnet to showcase
  • The winners' names are then displayed on the website for all to see
  • High Five awards are open to all college employees. It only takes a moment to say "I appreciate you" and brighten someone's day. We look forward to seeing your nomination!

March 2024 Winners

  • Bobbi Evans
  • Cal Whiteley
  • Carl Miller
  • Eric Seif
  • Heather Mulcaire
  • Irina Del Genio
  • John Morgan
  • Katie Knipper
  • Kelly Risko
  • Linda Hoots
  • Linda Shook
  • Marylou Mercado
  • Oscar Berrelez
  • Paula Woolsey
  • Peighton Bessey-Mariucci
  • Richard Pierce
  • Solaris Walsh
  • Tania Sheldahl
  • Travis Munday
  • Zeke Turpin
  • Summer Hawk
  • Aimee Novak
  • Anthony Burris
  • Chris Houser
  • Guillermo Gatti
  • Prescott Testing Center

February 2024 Winners

  • Alene Phipps
  • Amy Fruchter
  • Billie Norris
  • Christina Goldsmith
  • HR
  • Joan Fisher
  • Keelin Miller
  • Laura Bloomenstein
  • Lauri Dreher
  • Mary Rizk
  • Megan Hanna
  • Patrick Leon
  • Stephanie Hawk-VanDyke
  • Susanne Baker x3
  • Tim Hull
  • Ashley Picard
  • Cadu Medina
  • James Herrera
  • Katherine Anderson
  • Keelin Miller
  • Krista Copper-Schmidt
  • Leah Sussman
  • Linda Brannock
  • Malinda Wrisk
  • Mandi Lopez
  • Rosa Slatin
  • Ryan Jones
  • Santana Alvarado
  • Sharal Patinathan
  • Shawn Lewis
  • Tracy Rodgers
  • Autumn Butler
  • Avery Liggett
  • Brett Turley
  • Brooke Rafters
  • Kelsey Ream
  • Monica Dzupinka
  • Tracy Van Kuilenburg
  • Anjanette Temple
  • Heather Narvesen
  • Lorie Smith
  • Stephanie Wiltcher
  • Zach Wigle

Come join the Awards Committee as a Division Rep and enjoy the planning of various fun activities to help recognize the excellent employees of Yavapai College. The committee plans events such as the Winter Celebration and the Years of Service. The committee also awards employees via the High Five Awards and the YC Way Awards.

Apply online here

Awards Committee Members

bullet  S.A.M. Recognition Awards

The purpose of the S.A.M. Recognition Awards is to recognize staff and faculty each quarter. A staff and faculty member are then selected from each group and receive the Employee of the Year Award. 

Winners!

Quarterly winners awarded a $125* bonus check.  Employee of the Year winners awarded a $550* bonus check. (* or comparable)

Congrats to this year's winners: Tara and Britney!

Learn more about S.A.M.