The form to nominate a faculty or staff member for academic year 2025 -2026 will open in spring 2026!
2025 Outstanding Faculty & Staff Awards
The Associated Students 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.
2025 Winners
- Outstanding Full-time Faculty: Arnoldo Williams (2025)
- Outstanding Associate Faculty: Heather W. Stark, M.A. (2025)
- Outstanding Classified Staff: Raymond Wight (2025)
Previous Winners
- Outstanding Full-time Faculty
- Tracy Williams (2024)
- Rick White (2023)
- John Kirwan (2022)
- Dr. Lemee Nakamura (2021)
- Lisa Fast (2020)
- Outstanding Associate Faculty
- Melody Vivar (2024)
- Dr. David Lizarraga (2023)
- Jaymie Gonzaga (2022)
- Dr. Kristen Huyck (2021)
- Mark Stramaglia (2020)
- Outstanding Classified Staff
- 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.
When is the deadline?
The nomination deadline academic year 2025 - 2026 will be announced during the spring
2026 semester.
For additional information, email Student Life & Leadership SLL@MiraCosta.edu
