Along with providing scholarships and funding for students, the San Juan College Foundation provides awards to employees in recognition of excellence.
Annabelle R. Friddle Award for Faculty Excellence
Travis Wade, Associate Professor of English, School of Humanities
Fran Sandoval Support Staff Award
Melissa Lillie, School Operations Coordinator, School of Math, Science & Engineering
Golden Sun Award
Spring 2023 — Bill Hatch, Professor of Fine Arts
Fall 2023 — Donna Ellis, Executive Assistant to the President
Jane and Stuart Wilson Adjunct Faculty Award
James Martin, School of Humanities
Jane and Stuart Wilson Professional Staff Award
Linda Schwinghammer, Director of the Testing Center
Physical Plant Support Staff Award
Bob Adams, Electronic Access & Locksmith Services
The Lou and Ruth Allison Faculty Excellence Award
Dr. Laura Black, Associate Professor, Veterinary Technology Program
The President’s Mission Award
Professional Staff Frank Cole, Senior Director of Purchasing
Support Staff Juanita Pacheco, Senior Accounting Technician
Faculty Troy Brown, Assistant Professor & Coordinator, Fire Science Program
Adjunct Faculty Perry Woolsey, Instructor, Industrial Process Operator Program
Presidential Service Excellence Awards
Given by the president for exceptional service by a College department
SJC Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) Team
The Henderson Teaching Excellence Award
Given in honor of San Juan College President Emeritus Dr. James C. Henderson to honor faculty who have earned the highest academic rank that can be achieved at San Juan College
Crystal Blake, Professor School of Science, Math, and Engineering
Sherri Cummins, Professor, School of Humanities
Jonathan Fisher, Professor, School of Humanities
Jennifer Lewis, Professor, School of Math, Science & Engineering
Dawn Myers, Professor, School of Business, Information Technology, & Social Sciences
