23rd Annual Director's Recognition Awards

Director's Recognition Awards  |  Award Categories & Descriptions

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Climate Adaptation Award
Recognizes those who have taken remarkable steps in preparing for and protecting against the adverse and imminent consequences of climate change, including wildfires, flooding, erosion, air pollution and droughts, as well as threats to park habitats, ecosystems and people.

Fuels Reduction Team at Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park – Great Basin District

State Parks:

Partners:

Transition Habitat Conservancy

California State Parks Foundation

Poppy Reserve/Mojave Desert Interpretive Association

Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association

Compass Award
Recognizes remarkable long-term visioning, innovative thinking and mentorship that fosters talent and provides support to staff at all levels.

Ken Kramer – Administrative Services Division

 

Equity and Diversity Award
Recognizes those who have made an exceptional contribution to ensuring all Californians have access to the outdoors and cultural sites and have significantly contributed to the department’s values of equity and inclusion.

Office of Community Involvement – Community Engagement Division

Innovation Award
Recognizes those who have demonstrated the remarkable ability to complete tasks and projects or address park problems through creative and innovative means.

Golden Mussel Prevention Team at Gold Fields District

Inspiration Award
Recognizes those who have achieved a major public objective while emphasizing community involvement.

Winter Bonnin – Orange Coast District

Leadership and Vision Award
Recognizes staff with the ability to motivate and inspire others to positive action and who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the ideals and values of the department.

Barry C. Smith – Gold Fields District

Partnership Award
Recognizes partners who have demonstrated a high level of commitment over a substantial period toward accomplishing the department’s mission.

Santa Ynez Chumash Fire Department

Professional Integrity Award
Recognizes employees who demonstrate a high degree of honesty, integrity and idealism in the face of adverse pressure.

Thomas Valterria – North Coast Redwoods District

Resilience Award
Honors an individual or team who tirelessly and valiantly rose to enormous challenges during an emergency response situation and/or recovery effort.

Will Rogers State Historic Park Collections Evacuation Team – Angeles District

Trailblazer Award
Recognizes those who have introduced new ideas or methods to accomplish the mission of State Parks or pioneered new ways to introduce the public to California’s outdoors.

Scott Green – Sierra District

Tribal Partnership Award
Recognizes exceptional and outstanding dedication to fostering meaningful relationships with California Native American tribes.

Greg Collins – North Coast Redwoods District

Special Commendation Awards
Recognizes employees who have made a significant contribution by going above and beyond the norm and made a substantial impact. 

California Boater Card Team – Interpretation and Education Division

Crystal Cove State Park Visitor Center Overlook Team – Orange Coast District

State Parks:

Partners:

Crystal Cove Conservancy

California State Parks Foundation

 

Jeremy Harkless – Angeles District

Lake Fire Response Team – Inland Empire District

LEES Division Tech Modernization Team – Multiple Divisions

Oceano Dunes Endangered Birds Conservation Team – Oceano Dunes District 

Resource Advisor Incident Command Team for Palisades Fire – Multiple Districts and Divisions

Jamie Stamps – Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Division

Sutter’s Fort and State Indian Museum State Historic Parks Team – Capital District

Team S.H.I.E.L.D. (Santa Cruz High-Risk Investigation & Enforcement Law Detail) – Santa Cruz District

Special Act or Service Awards
Recognizes employees who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism extending far above the normal call of duty or service and who performed at great risk to their own safety in an effort to save human life and/or property.

William J. Cardinal – Ocotillo Wells District

Lake Sector First Responders – Sierra District

Hayden McDaniel – Angeles District

Natural Bridges State Beach Fire Response Team – Santa Cruz District

Tim Overbeck – Angeles District

Twin Lakes State Beach Rescuers – Santa Cruz District

Special Enforcement Team at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park – Multiple Divisions/ Districts

State Parks:

Partners:

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

John Pengilley