2017
Director's Recognition Awards | Award Categories & Descriptions | Award Sponsors | 19th Annual Director's Recognition Awards
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Bri Fordem
Anza-Borrego Foundation - Colorado Desert District
2017 John B. Dewitt Award
Recognizes partners who have demonstrated a high level of commitment over a substantial period of time towards accomplishing our mission.
Office of Historic Preservation: Jay Correia, Amy Crain and William Burg
Historical Resource Registration Team
2017 Newton B. Drury Award
Recognizes our employees who demonstrate a high degree of honesty, integrity and idealism in the face of adverse pressure.
Karl Knapp
Director’s Office
2017 Andrew P. Hill Award
Recognizes those who have achieved a major public objective while emphasizing community involvement.
Cheryl Lish
Oceano Dunes District
2017 Ingenuity Award
Recognizes craftsmanship and expert application of hands on technique.
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Forest Health and Recovery Team: Lisa Gonzales-Kramer, Mike Puzzo, Stephen Bakken, John Lovio, Gary Reece, Robert Eisele, Mike Wells, L. Louise Jee (Retired Annuitant), Nancy Budge (Consultant)
Colorado Desert District
2017 William Penn Mott Jr. Award
Recognizes those who find new and exciting ways to respond to change and accomplish our mission.
Elizabeth Hammack
Santa Cruz District
2017 Frederick Law Olmsted Award
Recognizes staff with the ability to motivate and inspire others to positive action who have long-term commitment to the ideals and values of our department.
Nate Tucker
Risk Management Unit – Administrative Services Division
Special Commendation Award
Recognizes employees who have made a significant contribution by going above and beyond the norm and made a substantial impact.
Luis Rincon
Angeles District
Special Commendation Award
Recognizes employees who have made a significant contribution by going above and beyond the norm and made a substantial impact.
R2S2 Alpha Beta Testing Team
Park Operations
Special Commendation Award
Recognizes employees who have made a significant contribution by going above and beyond the norm and made a substantial impact.
Dave Marquart
Sierra District
Special Commendation Award
Recognizes employees who have made a significant contribution by going above and beyond the norm and made a substantial impact.
Jesus Lopez
San Luis Obispo Coast District
Special Act or Service Award
Recognizes employees who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism extending far above the normal call of duty or service.
Justin Mercer
North Coast Redwoods District
Special Act or Service Award
Recognizes employees who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism extending far above the normal call of duty or service.
Zach MacDonald
North Coast Redwoods District
Special Act or Service Award
Recognizes employees who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism extending far above the normal call of duty or service.
Keven Harder
North Coast Redwoods District
Special Act or Service Award
Recognizes employees who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism extending far above the normal call of duty or service.
Sabrina Buis, Nathan Love, and Daniel Nourot
Northern Buttes District
Special Act or Service Award
Recognizes employees who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism extending far above the normal call of duty or service.
Jon Ward
Orange Coast District
Special Act or Service Award
Recognizes employees who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism extending far above the normal call of duty or service.
Killian Rose and Aaron Hoff
Orange Coast District
Special Act or Service Award
Recognizes employees who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism extending far above the normal call of duty or service.
Natural and Cultural Resource Advisors and Engine Crews – Fire Response
Bay Area District – Fire Response
Northern Buttes District – Fire Support
Lake Oroville Sector and Valley Sector Rangers – Fire Evacuation
Boat Operations Fire Task Force – Northern Buttes District
Angeles District - Fire Response
Statewide Recognition for Wildfires
California State Parks is proud to honor our dedicated staff who tirelessly and valiantly rose to the enormous challenges during the recent devastating wildfires. Working round-the-clock, these teams risked their lives to protect the public and our communities and preserve California’s natural and cultural resources. Although this year’s ceremony highlights specific teams who were nominated for their efforts during the wildfires, the department acknowledges this year’s recognition does not fully reflect all those—and the list is long—who provided support.