IVCC Employee Awards

Every year at our recognition event, we join together to celebrate our employees for their years of service as well as those who earn tenure and those who are selected for our IVCC Awards. We are so thankful to all of our employees who do great work every day and to those who support their colleagues through these nominations.

Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member Award

The Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member Award recognizes the dedicated group of instructors and counselors who serve IVCC and our students on a part-time basis.  The length of service for so many of our adjunct faculty and part-time counselors is incredible and this nomination process allows faculty and students to show their appreciation to this loyal and committed group. Our IVCC winner is submitted for the state Outstanding Part-time Faculty Award.

  • 2025 - Donald Leynaud (PDF)
  • 2024 - Debbie Burch
  • 2023 - Kevin Hermes
  • 2021 - Chrissy Boughton
  • 2020 - Jennifer Mills
  • 2019 - Craig Casteneda
  • 2018 - Christian Jauch
  • 2017 - Wendy Lamboley
  • 2016 - Andrea Kowalski
  • 2015 - Dan Serafini
  • 2014 - Valery Calvetti
  • 2013 - Cathi Nelson
  • 2012 - Tammy Ebner-Landgraf
  • 2011 - Tina Hardy
  • 2010 - Mary Black

Stephen Charry Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence

The namesake of this award, Dr. Stephen Charry, was a respected history professor from 1999 until his untimely passing in 2008.  Loved by faculty, staff, and students alike, Steve went above and beyond his role as faculty member.  He served multiple terms as the faculty union president, participated on and led numerous committees, and was very involved in the community.  Steve was a life-long learner and a great role model to his students and his peers.  His dedication to students and his passion for teaching will live on in the many lives he touched while he was at IVCC.  The award was established to recognize faculty for outstanding service in teaching, leadership, professional development and contributions to the College and the community. Our IVCC winner is submitted for the state Outstanding Faculty Award.

  • 2025 Samantha Whittaker (PDF)
  • 2024 - Amber Robertson
  • 2023 - LeeAnn Johnson
  • 2022 - Art Koudelka
  • 2021 - Kimberly M. Radek-Hall
  • 2020 - Dr. Matt Johll
  • 2019 - Mary Black
  • 2018 - Amanda Cook Fesperman
  • 2017 - Jill L. Urban-Bollis and Dr. Promise K. Young
  • 2016 - Dr. Patricia Pence
  • 2015 - Dr. Rebecca Donna
  • 2014 - Nora Villarreal
  • 2013 - Abhijeet Bhattacharya
  • 2012 - Lori Cinotte
  • 2011 - Mike Phillips
  • 2010 - Dr. David A. Kuester
  • 2009 - Kim Abel
  • 2008 - Sue Caley Opsal
  • 2007 - Merri Mattison
  • 2006 - Kaushu Jagasia
  • 2005 - R. Larry Ault
  • 2004 - Diane Christianson
  • 2003 - Stephen Charry
  • 2002 - Randy Rambo
  • 2001 - Pam Mammano

Connie Skerston Memorial Award for Support Staff Distinguished Service

In March 2015, at the overwhelming recommendation of the IVCC Support Staff, it was decided that the Support Staff Distinguished Service Award would be renamed to honor Assistant Director of Admissions and Records Connie Skerston. Connie was the epitome of dedication, hard work, enthusiasm and student-centered service. Candidates for the Connie Skerston Memorial Award for Support Staff Distinguished Service are nominated by fellow IVCC employees based on their outstanding contributions to the College, students, and community.

  • 2025 - Sarah Goetz
  • 2024 - Jill Worhley
  • 2023 - Nikki VanNielen
  • 2022 - Paula Hallock
  • 2021 - Tina Hardy
  • 2020 - Crystal Credi
  • 2019 - Gerilynn Schultz
  • 2018 - Diane Kreiser
  • 2017 - Jeannie Franklin
  • 2016 - Paula Hallock
  • 2015 - Lorri Foockle
  • 2014 - Jeannette Phalen
  • 2013 - Kris Curley
  • 2012 - Sue Harding
  • 2011 - Carey Burns
  • 2010 - Theresa Carranco
  • 2009 - Jeanne Hayden
  • 2008 - Kim Stahly
  • 2007 - Eileen Twardowski
  • 2006 - Cheryl Stoddard
  • 2005 - Marlene Merkel
  • 2004 - Jan Vogelgesang
  • 2003 - Angela Dunlap
  • 2002 - Judy Day
  • 2001 - Sandy Beard