In its third year since its revival, the program recognizes full-time University of Guam employees who demonstrate exemplary work, make significant contributions, and/or demonstrate outstanding service to his/her division or the University as a whole. This year, two more awards were added: Student Employee of the Year and the COVID-19 Hero Award.

The winners received an inscribed plaque, a certificate of recognition, and a monetary award.

	Student Employee of the Year Seahara T. Cruz Counselor, Isa Psychological Services Center   Also nominated: Jullian Martin P. Briosos Academic Advisement and Assessment Coordinator, School of Business & Public Administration
	Supervisor of the Year Dr. Annette T. Santos Dean, School of Business & Public Administration
	Innovation Award Doreen S. Fernandez Program Coordinator III, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
	Institutional Prestige Award Master of Public Administration Program
	Student’s Choice Award Dr. Mary Therese Cruz Associate Professor, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Also nominated: Karla Wang Laboratory Technician Supervisor, College of Natural & Applied Sciences
	Triton Team Award School of Health Also nominated: Community Nutrition Education Program
	COVID-19 Hero Award Carlos Taitano Director, Global Learning & Engagement Also nominated: Manny B. Hechanova Interim Chief Information Officer Dr. Margaret P. Hattori-Uchima Dean, School of Health Dr. Ronald L. McNinch Associate Professor, School of Business & Public Administration Crishanti M. Toves IT Support Technician, School of Business & Public Administration
	Triton of the Year Andrew C. Guihama Senior Computer Operator, Office of Information Technology Also nominated: Eliza C. Soriano Personnel Specialist II, Human Resources Franciso Camacho Jr. Library Technician I, Learning Resources Raeanne C. Concepcion Personnel Specialist I, College of Natural & Applied Sciences Teresita T. Paulino Word Processing Secretary I, College of Natural & Applied Sciences
	Faculty of the Year Dr. John J. Rivera Associate Professor, School of Business & Public Administration Also nominated: Hope M. Ananich Instructor, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Dr. Anne P. Hattori Professor, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Dr. Ronald L. McNinch Associate Professor, School of Business & Public Administration

Recognition of Retirees

The University also recognized the following 16 retiring faculty, staff, and administrators with Certificates of Appreciation:

1. Lourdes T. Nededog, Library Technician II
2. Teresita S. Fejarang, CEDDERS Associate Director for Interdisciplinary Training Ops. and Data/Dis.
3. Dr. Odi H. Diambra, Associate Professor
4. Dr. Maria T. O'Brien, Associate Professor
5. Francisco C. Cruz, Grounds Worker
6. Reynaldo M. Salas, Refrigerator Mechanic II
7. Victorina M.Y. Renacia, University Legal Counsel
8. Yoichi K. Rengiil, Director, Trio Programs
9. Norma C. Blas, Word Processing Secretary I
10. Juan M. Quichocho, Grounds Worker
11. Margaret Johnson, CEDDERS Data and Developed Products Assistant
12. Dr. Heidi E. San Nicolas, Director, Guam CEDDERS
13. Robert J. Mcintosh, Capital Improvement Project Coordinator
14. Jesse B. Rosario, Program Coordinator IV
15. James V. Finch, Instructor
16. Felix C. Mansapit, Safety Administrator

Recognition of Years of Service

The University recognized 29 employees for their years of service at the University of Guam. Employees were presented with a Certificate for Service of 10-, 20-, or 30-years milestones as of Dec. 31, 2019.

30 years of service

1. Rowena T. Andrade, Director, Trio Programs Upward Bound
2. Dr. Lee S. Yudin, Dean, College Of Natural And Applied Sciences
3. June A. Aguon, Word Processing Secretary II
4. Lewis S. Rifkowitz, Professor
5. Frances A. Guerrero, Administrative Officer
6. Remedios B. Cristobal, Associate Dean, EMSS and Registrar
7. Julie J. Pangelinan, Administrative Assistant
8. Glenn C. Meno, Agricultural Research Technician

20 years of service

1. Pacita C. Aguon, Records & Registration Technician
2. Dr. Velma J. Yamashita, Associate Professor
3. Frank J. Troy, Building Maintenance Superintendent
4. Chrislynn R. Takawo, Director, Trio Programs Student Support Services
5. Lovelynn Mongami, Director, Trio Programs Educational Talent Search
6. Dr. Lilnabeth P. Somera, Professor
7. Dr. Anne P. Hattori, Professor
8. Dr. Subir Ghosh, Professor
9. Dr. Richard R. Castro, Professor
10. Peter R. Barcinas, Extension Agent III
11. Dr. Evelyn R. Flores, Professor
12. Dolores T. Cruz, Cedders Grant Budget Supervisor

10 years of service

1. Boris T. Hertslet, Program Manager
2. Dr. Laura Ashley F. Biggs, Assistant Professor
3. Dr. "Kevin" Kai Wing. Ho, Professor
4. Jennifer O. Cruz, Chemist III
5. Emmanuel John C. Aguon, Educational Specialist
6. Dr. Yvette C. Paulino, Associate Professor
7. Karl V. Nelson, Agricultural Research Technician
8. Therese M. Chaco, Administrative Support Technician
9. Dr. Fred R. Schumann, Professor

Recognition of Promotion

The University recognized 10 staff employees and 10 faculty employees for their promotions at the University of Guam.

Staff Promotions:

1. June L.G. Calvo, Administrative Officer
2. Zina Q. Pinaula, Library Technician I
3. Angelica K. Anthonio, Program Coordinator III
4. Desiree Lynn Calvo Aguon, Administrative Assistant
5. Nichole S. Manley , Administrative Officer
6. Kathrine Kate Trinidad Edgar, Accounting Technician II
7. Darlene S. Blas, Personnel Specialist I
8. Eliza C. Soriano, Personnel Specialist II
9. Jerica Ann B. Santos, Program Coordinator II
10. Luke S.N. Duenas, Program Coordinator II

Faculty Promotions:

1. Dr. Cheryl R. Sangueza, Associate Professor
2. Dr. Mary Therese F. Cruz, Associate Professor
3. Dr. Irena Keckes, Associate Professor
4. Dr. Velma Jean Yamashita, Associate Professor
5. Joseph Eugene Tuquero, Extension Agent III
6. Dr. Wei Xiao, Associate Professor
7. Dr. Aubrey Moore, Professor
8. Dr. LisaLinda S. Natividad, Professor
9. Dr. Arun R. Swamy, Professor
10. Dr. Kathryn M. Wood, Professor

Recognition of Tenure

The University recognized three faculty employees who were granted tenure at the University of Guam:

1. Dr. Cheryl R. Sangueza, Associate Professor
2. Dr. Wei Xiao, Associate Professor
3. Dr. Joo Chul Yoon, Associate Professor

Recognition of Emeritus Designation

And lastly, the University recognized the following three academic employees who were granted emeritus status with Certificates of Appreciation:

1. Dr. Helen J.D. Whippy, Vice President Emeritus of the University of Guam
2. Dr. Donald Platt, Professor Emeritus
3. Dr. Heidi E. San Nicolas, Professor Emeritus and Director Emeritus