The annual Outstanding Staff Awards recognized 18 staff member nominees - and eight award recipients - during a reception at the chancellor's residence.

On June 12, UCR Staff Assembly organized the annual event, meant to applaud the contributions employees make on a daily basis within their respective departments.

"It's an honor to have a chance to meet all of you. I'm proud and pleased that you are part of our university," Chancellor Kim A. Wilcox told the crowd, which included award winners, nominees, their families and coworkers, as well as several leaders from the campus administration.

This year 23 people were nominated under five categories, 18 were finalists, and eight were chosen as the award recipients. Meet the 2017 Outstanding Staff Awards winners:

Staff Who Make a Difference Staff
Frank Figueroa, Career Center
Rena Burton, Academic Resource Center
David Ladner, Facilities Services
Ross French, School of Medicine, Dean's Office

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