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2026 4CPD Awards
4CPD proudly presents annual awards to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the PD Practitioners in the California Community College system.
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Do you know somebody that you would like to nominate for going the extra mile as a Practitioner? Follow the link below to complete a nomination form for the 2026 Awards!
2026 Award Categories
Innovation Award
For the practitioner who tried something new - and made professional learning better because of it.
Criteria:
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Originality & Creativity
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Potential for Replicability
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Strategic Alignment
Equity and Inclusion Award
For the practitioner using professional learning as a tool for belonging and justice.
Criteria:
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Intentional Equity Design
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Community Centering
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Strategic Alignment
4CPD Awards Schedule
4CPD recognizes the brilliance of our peers. In order to recognize this excellence and inspire others to bring innovative ideas back to their campuses, we have been honoring Professional Development leaders for over 25 years.
Nominate yourself or a noteworthy colleague, program, or effort and join us in celebrating these winners at our annual conference.
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Nominations Open
JUL
07
Nominations Close
SEP
14
Winners Announced
OCT
Previous Awards Categories & Winners!
Above & Beyond
Past Winners:
2022: Jan Schardt, Napa Valley College
2007: Mike McHargue, Foothill Community College
2006: Paul Stark, California Community Colleges System Office
2005: Kristina Kauffman Elsayed, Riverside Community College
2004: Jim Marteney, Los Angeles Valley College
2003: Mark Knight, Riverside Community College, 4faculty.org & 4C/SD web site administrator
2002: Michelle DeVol, Sierra College
2001: Albert Miranda, Cypress College
4CSD Leadership
Past Winners:
2022: Kelly Falcone, Palomar College
2016: Mary Kay Englen, De Anza College
2006: Bea Griffiths, Santa Rosa Junior College
2003: Nancy Stetson, Company of Experts
2002: Eleanor Gajewski, Golden West College
2001: Mike McHargue, Foothill College
2000: Cindra Smith, Community College League of California
Campus Leadership
Past Winners:
2022: Ana Gorres Bower, Cerritos College
1996: Dave Nakaji, Los Medanos College
President / Chancellor
Past Winners:
2022: Margie Lewis, President, Cypress College
2001: Margaret A. Gratton, President, Orange Coast College
2000: Kevin Ramirez, Superintendent/President
Sierra Joint Community College District/Sierra College
Executive Board
Past Winners:
2022: Leslie Carr, College of the Canyons
2015: Dr. LeBaron Woodyard, Dean of Academic Affairs, Chancellor’s Office California Community College
2007: CETC Ambassador Program
2006: California Community College Classified Senate
2005: CCC Confer
2004: FACCC
2001: California Community Colleges Classified Senate
2000: California Community Colleges Foundation
Innovative Activity
Past Winners:
2022: Fullerton College, Culturally Responsive Training
2018: Mt. San Antonio College – Why We Drop: Strategies for Improving Earl-Term Retention
2017: Ventura County Community College District – Training & Tours Program
2003: Merced College Customer Service Academy
2002: Mike McHargue, Foothill College Tuesdays with Mikey
2001: College of the Canyons Administrative Leadership Program
2000: Los Angeles Community College District
Outstanding Program
Past Winners:
2022: Southwestern College, Advancing Equity Teaching Academy
2018: Santa Rosa Junior College – Embracing a Culture of Inclusion
2017: Cerritos College – Center for Teaching Excellence
2003: Southwestern College
2001: Los Angeles City College
2000: Santa Rosa Junior College
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