We are pleased to share the winners from the annual Occidental College Employee Recognition Ceremony!
Award Descriptions
Sarah A. Gilman Memorial Award for Occidental College Staff
This award is presented in honor of former staff member Sarah A. Gilman. Recipients are non-exempt staff members, selected on the basis of outstanding service to the College or special achievement within their departments. Eligible employees must be full-time (at least 30 hours per week) and have served for a minimum of three years.
Carolyn D. Adams Memorial Award for Occidental College Administrators
This award is presented in honor of former administrator Carolyn D. Adams. Recipients are exempt administrator/professional staff members selected on the basis of outstanding performance, effort and achievement at the College. Eligible employees must be full-time with a minimum of three years of service.
L. Robert Torres Memorial Award (Distinguished Newcomer Award)
This award is presented in honor of former administrator L. Robert Torres. Recipients are either an Oxy staff member or administrator/professional staff member selected on the basis of outstanding performance, effort and achievement at the College. Eligible employees must be employed for at least one year and up to three years.
2024
Read the full nomination narratives for this year's Employee Recognition Awardees.
Sarah A. Gilman Memorial Awardees
Magdalena Cortes, Cleaning Services B
Monica Jones, Food Services Manager
Carolyn D. Adams Memorial Awardees
Kristi Allen, AVP for Institutional Planning
Staahl Almeida, Asst Director Analytics/ Reporting
L. Robert Torres Memorial Awardees
Sheryl Reinschmidt, Director of Financial Aid
Jessica Ochoa, Human Resources Recruitment Administrator
2023
Sarah A. Gilman Memorial Awardees
Beatrice Gonzales, Theater
Michael Reyes, Facilities Management
Carolyn D. Adams Awardees
Albina Ferreyra, Facilities/Planning, Design and Construction
Ronald Siliezar, Budget and Planning Office
L. Robert Torres Awardee
Veronika "Anaid" Garcia Figueroa, Office of the VP of Finance and Planning
2022
Sarah A. Gilman Awardees
William Roman, Facilities Management
Olivia Sabins, Athletics
Carolyn D. Adams Awardee
Vannessa Alvarado, Registrar's Office
L. Robert Torres Memorial Awardee
Isaiah Thomas, Residence Life
Dr. Tetsuo Otsuki, Humanitarian Awardees
Marty Sharkey, Marketing & Communications
James Uhrich, ITS
Presidential Medal for Distinguished Service
Amy Munoz, Hospitality Services
Jim Tranquada, Marketing & Communications
Barbara Valiente, Business Office
2021
View the recording of the ceremony
Sarah A. Gilman Awardees
Angela Choi, Hospitality Services
Joseph Jordan, Facilities Managemeent
Carolyn D. Adams Awardees
Allie Gordon, Marketing & Communications
Vivian Garay Santiago, Student Affairs
Chelsea Muñoz Williams, Vantuna Research Group
L. Robert Torres Memorial Awardees
Lara Nassar, Institutional Advancement
Omar Mejorado, Emmons Wellness Center
Dr. Tetsuo Otsuki, Humanitarian Awardee
Sara Semal, Emmons Wellness Center