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