#star-awards
BCOE Staff STARs Program
This initiative aims to recognize and celebrate our fantastic staff members' outstanding contributions, achievements, and dedication at the Bourns College of Engineering. The program is designed to acknowledge and honor the exemplary efforts that our staff members put in to make our college successful, promote professional development, and create a positive work atmosphere.
Program Overview
The BCOE Staff STARs Program is designed to align with the behavioral indicators of the university's Performance Management framework. These indicators recognize and promote behaviors and performance that embody the College's values. By integrating the STAR Program with these indicators, we aim to create a comprehensive staff award program that reflects our commitment to excellence.
Eligibility and Nominations
All BCOE staff members are eligible for nomination, except those represented by TX. We encourage you to nominate your colleagues who demonstrate exceptional qualities. The nomination process is straightforward, starting by recognizing the outstanding colleagues who work with you. You can submit an online form highlighting your nominee's actions that align with the award category criteria and the relevant UC Performance Management behavioral indicators. Self-nominations are allowed and encouraged. A committee will review all nominations based on established criteria.
Agility Ace Award
This award recognizes individuals who have effectively managed change, showing adaptability and resilience.
Agility Ace Winners
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2024
Awarded February 16, 2024
Cindy Aguliar
Ruth Arriaga
Angie Butler-Jones
Carolyn Ray
Customer Whisperer and/or Collaborative Spirit Award
This award is given to staff who consistently achieve high satisfaction ratings from internal or external customers and/or employees who have excelled in partnering with other departments or colleges.
Customer Whisperer and/or Collaborative Spirit Winners
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2024
Awarded February 16, 2024
Collaborative Spirit
Richard Bain
Sara Connor
Jeremiah Farr
Lauren Gonzalez
Nicole Kramer
Thomas McGraw
Eilene Montoya
Berenice Murillo-Quintana
Cory Randle
Becki Jo Ray
Lucila Rojo
Kevin SchulteCustomer Whisperer
Eva Barriga
Tara Brown
Nikki Holloway
Laura Schulte
Rebecca Wu
Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award
This award honors staff who actively promote and practice diversity and inclusion.
Diversity & Inclusion Winners
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2024
Awarded February 16, 2024
Desmond Harvey
Christina Kitajima
Fernanda Rojas
Sara Salsgiver
Efficiency Master Award
This award is given to staff who excel in streamlining operations, optimizing resources, and delivering timely, high-quality results, contributing significantly to departmental and organizational efficiency.
Efficiency Master Winners
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2024
Awarded February 16, 2024
Huguette Albrecht
Brandon Reese
Vanda Yamguchi
Mentor and/or Recognition Maestro Award
This award is given to supervisors who create a supportive environment that promotes their direct reports' professional and personal development. Additionally, supervisors who excel in acknowledging and rewarding the contributions of their direct reports to enhance staff motivation and engagement are also recognized for the award.
Mentor and/or Recognition Maestro Winners
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2024
Awarded February 16, 2024
Recognition Maestro
Janna Le Blanc
Mentor Award
Grace Caslavka
Lupe Ruiz
Tech Guru Award
This award is given to staff who excel in implementing, troubleshooting, and/or assisting in designing/creating/improving technology, thereby improving departmental efficiency.
Tech Guru Winners
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2024
Awarded February 16, 2024
Joe Bradfield
Victor Hill
Transparent Communicator Award
This award is given to staff who consistently provide clear, timely, and relevant information, facilitating better decision-making and collaboration within the team.
Transparent Communicator Winners
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2024
Awarded February 16, 2024
Robert Godoy
Mallorie Hardcastle
Briana Moreno
Unsung Hero Award
This award recognizes the behind-the-scenes efforts that often go unnoticed but contribute significantly to the team's success.
Unsung Hero Winners
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2024
Awarded February 16, 2024
Mike Del Rosario
Vanessa Guzman
Mindi Mobley
Terri Phonharath
Rod Smith
Valerie Thomas
Antonio Zavala
Mitchell Boretz Engineering Excellence Award
This award is for professional development activities to encourage growth in our staff. You are encouraged to nominate your co-workers, colleagues, supervisors, yourself, and any staff within BCOE to be recognized for professional development opportunities
Mitchell Boretz Engineering Excellence Winners
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2024
Now accepting nominations through May 1st, 2024