The ceremony is always a popular event, as staff and administrators gather to cheer on their colleagues for their years of service and accomplishments. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
CSUN President Erika D. Beck congratulates Presidential Award winner Sirish Malisetty.
(Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Celebrating 40 years of service to CSUN! L-R: Ranjit A. Philip, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer; Colin Donahue, vice president for Administration and Finance and chief financial officer; Amanda Quintero, senior advisor to the president and equity innovation officer; CSUN President Erika D. Beck; Kristen Pichler, University Student Union; Gigi McGuire, Student Outreach and Recruitment; Meera Komarraju, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs; Nichole Ipach, vice president for University Relations and Advancement; and William Watkins, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Merit Award honoree Candace Lamoreaux (left) is congratulated by Meera Komarraju, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
The winners of the 2025 Jolene Koester Team Award were the Associated Students staff members who helped orchestrate Big Show, CSUN’s annual concert on the University Library Lawn. L-R: William Watkins, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students; Tim Szczepanski, interim executive director, AS; James Forrester, programs manager; Liz Cartojano, sustainability coordinator; and Kevin Mojaradi, assistant director of programs and communication. (Ringo Chiu/CSUN).
Student Assistant of the Year honoree Amairany Ortiz Nieto is congratulated by William Watkins, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Celebrating 45 years of service to CSUN! Hai-Ling Tang (fourth from right) poses with CSUN cabinet members. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Emilie Ducourneau (left), winner of the Sustainability Award, is congratulated by Nichole Ipach, vice president for University Relations and Advancement. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN)
Rachelle Yousuf (left), winner of the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, is congratulated by Amanda Quintero, senior advisor to the president and equity innovation officer. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Merit Award honoree Deanna Tat (left) is congratulated by Meera Komarraju, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Eliza Corpuz (left), winner of the Community Engaged Staff Award, poses with Nichole Ipach, vice president for University Relations and Advancement. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Merit Award honoree Anh Tieu (left) is congratulated by Meera Komarraju, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Staff members place red roses at the Matador Statue, a cherished campus tradition for CSUN Matadors celebrating milestones or achievements. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
Ranjit A. Philip, vice president for Information Technology and chief information officer, congratulates Helen Heinrich, winner of the Leadership Award. (Ringo Chiu / CSUN).
CSUN staff members filled the Northridge Center at the University Student Union on June 4 to honor years of service and celebrate their shared commitment to excellence.
Staff members walked a red carpet to enter the 59th Annual Staff Service and Recognition of Excellence Awards. Staff, managers and auxiliary employees are recognized at milestone years of service, starting at five years — and each five year increment thereafter.
In 2025, several staff members celebrated 40 years of service to CSUN. They included Michelle Harrington, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics; Gigi McGuire, Student Outreach and Recruitment; Kristen Pichler, University Student Union, and Maria Valiton, University Advising.
Hai-Ling Tang of the University Library and California State University Employees Union Chapter 312 president celebrated 45 years of service to CSUN.
The Recognition of Excellence Awards include the CSUN Presidential Award, CSUN Award of Merit, Jolene Koester Team Award, CSUN Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, CSUN Student Assistant of the Year Award, CSUN Leadership Award, and CSUN Sustainability Award. The honorees for 2025 are listed below.
Presidential Award: Sirish Malisetty, Information Technology
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award: Rachelle Yousuf, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Merit Awards:
- Candace Lamoreaux, Information Technology
- Deanna Tat, Department of Sociology
- Anh Tieu, Klotz Student Health Center
Student Assistant of the Year Award: Amairany Ortiz Nieto
Leadership Award: Helen Heinrich, IT Academic Technology
Jolene Koester Team Award: CSUN Big Show
Community Engaged Staff Award: Eliza Corpuz, Michael D. Eisner College of Education
Sustainability Award: Emilie Ducourneau, University Library
