Congratulations to our 2026 Outstanding Faculty & Staff Award recipients!
2026 Outstanding Faculty & Staff Awards
The Associated Student Government Outstanding Faculty & Staff Award is an annual honor bestowed to the employees of MiraCosta College. Students are encouraged to nominate a member of the MiraCosta College faculty and staff for this prestigious award.
2026 Winners
- Outstanding Full-time Faculty: Eric Robertson (2026)
- Outstanding Associate Faculty: Katie Ortiz (2026)
- Outstanding Classified Professional: Mallory Fore (2026)
Previous Winners
- Outstanding Full-time Faculty
- Arnoldo Williams (2025)
- Tracy Williams (2024)
- Rick White (2023)
- John Kirwan (2022)
- Dr. Lemee Nakamura (2021)
- Lisa Fast (2020)
- Outstanding Associate Faculty
- Heather W. Stark, M.A. (2025)
- Melody Vivar (2024)
- Dr. David Lizarraga (2023)
- Jaymie Gonzaga (2022)
- Dr. Kristen Huyck (2021)
- Mark Stramaglia (2020)
- Outstanding Classified Staff
- Raymond Wight (2025)
- Olivia Elmer (2024)
- Patrick Conahan (2023)
- José L. Mota (2022)
- Kathy Rodriguez (2021)
- Analia Zamora (2020)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to nominate?
Any MiraCosta College student currently enrolled at either the Oceanside campus, San
Elijo campus, or the Community Learning Center. Members of the Selection Committee
are not eligible to nominate a faculty member.
Is there a limit to the number of nominations a student can send in?
Students may nominate one Full-time Faculty, one Associate Faculty, and one Classified Staff member.
For additional information, email Student Life & Leadership SLL@MiraCosta.edu
