Employee and Retiree Recognition Awards
Service and Recognition Awards are an opportunity to appreciate Montgomery College employees who have demonstrated extraordinary initiative in performing a specific task, providing service to others, or providing outstanding service over a sustained period of time. These recognition awards, contingent on available funding and approved by the Board of Trustees annually, reflect the College’s gratitude for the exemplary efforts demonstrated by 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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Administrator Leadership Awards
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 Awardsnew 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 Awardsnew window.
Staff Awards
The Staff Awards acknowledges and celebrates the excellence of our staff in performance, customer service, innovation, and their contributions to serving students. Learn more about the Staff Awardsnew 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 Awardsnew window.
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 Retirement new windowRecognition Awardsnew 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 Awardsnew window.
2025 Award Recipients
Dr. Angela Nissing
2024–2025 Full-time Professor of the Year
Mr. Mike McDavit
2024–2025 Part-time Professor of the Year
Ms. Cynthia Lee Mauris
2024–2025 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 or Counseling/Academic Advising for Full-time Faculty
- Professor Ali Alavi
- Professor Pallavi Bhale
- Dr. Maria Brunett
- Dr. Theron Coleman
- Professor Levena de la Rosa
- Dr. Kimberly George
- Dr. Evdokia Kastanos
- Professor Megan Van Wagoner
- Professor Norma Winffel
Excellence in Teaching or Counseling/Academic Advising for Part-time Faculty
- Professor Juan Esparza-Trujillo
- Dr. Pabitha Gnanamani
- Professor Colleen King
- Professor Nicole Andrea Porcaro
Excellence in Service to the Institution and Community
- Dr. Glenda Hernandez–Tittle
- Professor Darren Smith
Excellence in Scholarly or Professional Accomplishments for Full-time Faculty
- Dr. Maria Sprehn
- Professor Bryan Tillman
Outstanding Staff Awards are awarded based on four (4) categories: Excellence in Performance, Excellence in Innovation, Excellence in Customer Service, and Excellence in Serving Students.
Excellence in Performance
- Saleh Ahmed, Instructional Lab Coordinator
- John Amoroso, Program Coordinator
- Tom Cantu, Instructional Designer
- Anna Donahue, Instructional Designer
- Nichole Land, Administrative Aide III
- Yuling Mei, College Architect
- Ifang Navintranonth, Administrative Aide II
- Kerry Norberg, Planning and Design Director
- Michelle Pagan, Executive Associate II
- Xumei Ren, Instructional Lab Coordinator
- Clint Wu, Graphic Designer
Excellence in Innovation
- Elizabeth Schlackman, Librarian II
Excellence in Serving Students
- Sam Aung, Administrative Aide II
- Dilki Jayasekera, Acting Learning Center Manager
- Shawn Roberts, IT Support Specialist