Employee and Retiree Recognition Awards
Montgomery College is committed to recognizing and celebrating employees whose contributions strengthen our College community. Recognition takes many forms, from celebrating everyday milestones and achievements to honoring exceptional service through formal awards.
Service and Recognition Awards provide an opportunity to recognize Montgomery College employees who have demonstrated extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task, providing service to others, or delivering outstanding service over a sustained period. These awards, contingent on available funding and approved annually by the Board of Trustees, reflect the College's gratitude for the exemplary efforts of our dedicated employees.
For detailed information on our awards policy and procedure, please refer to the Recognition Awards - P&P 38001 (PDF, 
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Recognizing employees extends beyond formal awards. Montgomery College's enterprise Kudoboard platform makes it easy to celebrate birthdays, work anniversaries, retirements, new employee welcomes, farewells, team accomplishments, appreciation days, and other meaningful milestones.
- Select 'Create A MC Kudoboard' below.
- Sign in using Single Sign-On (SSO) with your Montgomery College email address.
- Select 'Create Board' and choose the occasion you want to celebrate.
- Personalize your board and invite colleagues to contribute messages, photos, GIFs, or videos.
- Share or schedule delivery of your completed Kudoboard.
The Administrator Leadership Awards recognizes and celebrates the excellence of our
administrators in their leadership of collegewide initiatives, innovation, and service
to students. Learn more about the Administrator Leadership Awards new window.
Faculty Awards
The Faculty Awards honor the excellence of our full- and part-time faculty in teaching,
counseling and advising, scholarly achievements, and service to the College or community.
Learn more about the Faculty Awards new window.
Staff Awards
The Staff Awards acknowledge and celebrate the excellence of our staff in performance, customer service, innovation, and their contributions to serving students. Learn more about the Staff Awards new window.
Length of Service Awards
Join us in recognizing employees who have reached significant service milestones,
celebrating their commitment and contributions to our institution. Learn more about
the Length of Service Awards.
Retirement Recognition Awards
Help us celebrate and express our gratitude to those who have recently retired, acknowledging
their years of dedicated service and invaluable impact. Learn more about the Retiree Recognition Awards. new window
Medallion Awards
The Medallion Awards are Montgomery College’s highest honors, recognizing individuals for exceptional service, leadership, and contributions to the College, academia, and the community. Learn more about the Medallion Awards new window.
2026 Award Recipients
Mr. Karl Smith
2025–2026 Full-time Professor of the Year
Mr. Ronald Nunn
2025–2026 Part-time Professor of the Year
Ms. Megan Cooperman
2025–2026 Staff Member of the Year
Outstanding Faculty Awards provide the College community with an opportunity to more thoroughly recognize excellence in a variety of positions at the College and add a special dimension to the awards the College already provides.
Excellence in Teaching for Full-time Faculty
- Professor Brian Baick
- Dr. Kevin Gibbons
- Dr. Kate Monzo
- Professor Max Nam
- Professor Lynn Roessner-Ankney
Excellence in Teaching for Part-time Faculty
- Professor Edmond Fotso
- Professor William Krayer
- Professor Michaela Pacesova
- Professor Trevin Sherard
Outstanding Staff Awards are awarded based on four (4) categories: Excellence in Customer Service, Excellence in Innovation, Excellence in performance, and Excellence in Service to the Institution and Community.
Excellence in Customer Service
- Tonya Addleman, Administrative Manager
- Kimberly Bloch-Rincan, WDCE Program Manager II
- Sarah Kimbrough, Administrative Aide III
- Thanh King, Digital Learning Center Specialist
Excellence in Innovation
- Carolina Galeano, Video Producer Director
- Thi Hoang, Financial Aid Specialist
- Daniel Szwerc, Video Producer, Director, Videographer
- Amy Trost, Librarian II
Excellence in Performance
- Andre Anderson, Social Media Engagement Manager
- Amy Ballard, Grants Compliance Specialist
- Angie Moy, BIM Coordinator
- Michael Vaughan, Administrative Aide II
- Francine Wyron, Video Managing Producer
- Scott Youngblood, Video Managing Producer
- Karen Zaayenga, Instructional Associate
Excellence in Service to the Institution and Community
- Dr. Kenneth Jassie, Art History