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Faculty and Staff Awards

The Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award

Robert M. Leadon The Robert M. Leadon Excellence in Teaching Award was established by the Velekanje Law Firm in memory of Robert M. Leadon, a Foundation Director who died in 1986. He was well known for his commitment to excellence in teaching as a part-time instructor at YVC.

The Robert M. Leadon Teaching award is a $2,000 unrestricted monetary award. It is open to any full-time faculty member who has completed three full years of teaching at YVC.

Selection is made from nominations submitted by students, faculty, administrators, and alumni having direct knowledge of the nominees’ instructional work. Selection is made by the YVC Foundation Awards Committee.

Nominations are to be submitted to the Foundation Office in writing from January 1st to March 15th of every year.

 

Recipient	Department	Year
Holly Cousens	Business Technology	2023-2024
Libby McRae	Allied Health	2022-2023
Olivia Hernandez	English	2021-2022
Lisa Dominguez	Allied Health	2020-2021
Dan Peters	English	2019-2020
Kathy Laws	Career & College Readiness	2018-2019
Rajkumar Raj	Engineering	2017-2018
Heidi Shaw	Psychology	2016-2017
Michael Batali	Information Technology	2015-2016
Eric Anderson	Anthropology	2014-2015
Jerred Seveyka	Biology	2013-2014
Tim Jeske	Political Science	2012-2013
Claire Carpenter	Biology	2011-2012
Kelly Denome	Vet Tech	2010-2011
John Dibari	Chemistry	2009-2010
Audrey Wedin	Business Technology	2008-2009
Carol Schneider	Business Administration	2007-2008
Leslie Eglin	Basic Skills	2007-2008
Pam Ferguson	Basic Skills	2006-2007
Cheri Podruzny	Dental Hygiene	2005-2006
Gordon Koestler	English	2004-2005
Sue Wedam	Vet. Tech	2003-2004
Beverly Parnell	English	2002-2003
Carolyn Calhoon-Dillahunt	English	2001-2002
Mildred McBride	English	2000-2001
Kathleen Ashworth	Chemistry	1999-2000
Nick Parisis	Business/Contract Programs	1999-2000
Herb Blisard	Photography	1998-1999
Greg Gillespie	Agriculture	1997-1998
Marlene Cousens	Reading Specialist	1996-1997
Bronwynne Evans	Nursing	1995-1996
Joan Norton	Business Administration	1994-1995
Eric Mould	Biology	1994-1995
Patti Koluda	Business Administration	1993-1994
Chuck Weedin	Speech	1993-1994
Scott Peterson	Music	1992-1993
Inga Wiehl	English	1992-1993
Paul Anderson	Political Science	1991-1992
Peggy Keller	Radiologic Science	1991-1992
Mary Patrick	Early Childhood	1990-1991
Mary Patrick	Early Childhood	1990-1991
Cecil Terk	Business Administration	1990-1991
Millie Stenehjem	Speech	1989-1990
Rudy Pinon	Foreign Language	1989-1990
Pat Hakala	Dental Hygiene	1988-1989
James Newbill	History	1988-1989
Judy Kjellman	Biology	1987-1988
George Meshke	Drama	1986-1987

 

Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year

The Classified Employee of the Year will receive $1,500 from the Darlene Koch Classified Employee of the Year Fund through the YVC Foundation.

Recipients will be selected from classified employees who have been nominated by those they work with explaining why the person should be chosen for the award.

The YVC Foundation Awards Committee will choose the recipient from nominations submitted to the Foundation in writing from January 1st to March 15th every year.

The award is presented to the recipient at commencement exercises.

Recipient	Year
Elizabeth McEwen	2024
Heather Lundquist	2023
Tessa Southards	2022
Miguel Castro	2021
John Schofield	2020
Richard Miller	2019
Rebecca Cikauskas	2018
Laura Yolo	2017
Cristy Rasmussen	2016
De’Andre Saunders	2015
Judi Shaw	2014
Debbie McBride	2013
Joaquin Macias	2012
John Mertell	2011
Stefanie Menard	2010
Jason Sterbenz	2009
Cathy Van Winsen	2008
Thelma Ryder	2007
Judi Shaw	2006
Karen Rathjen	2005
Cynthia Barwin	2004
Sharen Uptegrove	2003
Judy Morehead	2002
Jean Lyon	2001
Linda Ison	2000
Charles Cummings	1999
Irene Stephens	1998
Brian Bordeaux	1997
Haydee Hernandez Goldenberg	1996
Shirly Bonneville	1995
Pat Brawley	1994
Rachel Toney	1993
Janet Shaw	1992
Judy Lee	1991
Verna Shafer	1990
Ardes Metz	1989