Congratulations to the 2018 NASPA Region VI Award Recipients!
Region VI Region VI
November 1, 2018
Each year, NASPA Region VI recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals, groups and institutions who are transforming higher education through their dedication and service. Please join us in congratulating this year’s NASPA Region VI Award recipients, who will be honored at the Awards Luncheon at the 2018 NASPA Western Regional Conference in Sacramento.
Community College Professional Award
Anthony Gutierrez, Cuesta College
Distinguished Service to the Profession Award
Lori Ideta, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Dorothy Keller New Professional Award
Candice Varnado, Cal State LA
Fred Turner Award for Outstanding Service to NASPA
Jennifer Miller, Cal State LA
Graduate Rising Star Award
LaJoya Shelly, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Innovative Program Award
Barbershop Talk Series, San José State University
Knowledge Community Achievement Award for Collaboration and Visibility
African American Knowledge Community (AAKC), Aaron Jones, University of California Santa Cruz
Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award
Jennifer Pagala Barnett, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
NUFP Champion Award
Rouel Velasco, University of Hawai'i-West O'ahu
President’s Award
Judy Sakaki, Sonoma State University
Sandra Kuchler Excellence in Mentoring Award
Lea Jarnagin, Cal Poly Pomona
Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as a Dean/Vice President
Berenecea Johnson Eanes, California State University, Fullerton