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Employee Recognition & Awards

"Take time to appreciate employees and they will reciprocate in a thousand ways."

Award News

Nominations Open for Exempt Employee of the Year!
Deadline: May 21, 5 pm.
Please nominate up to two exempt staff members who demonstrate leadership by:

  • Encouraging student achievement
  • Building a spirit of professional competency, cooperation, positive communication, and information sharing
  • Participating in campus and community activities
  • Going beyond regular duties to provide high quality service for students, peers, and the community
The award will be presented at the Spring Reception on June 8.

Nominations Open for Classified Employee of the Year!
Deadline: May 23, 5 pm.
Please nominate one classified staff member: Fran NelsonKaylyn SmithAmber LemiereJenny Smith

Please email, interoffice mail or hand deliver your nomination, consisting of a statement explaining why you support this person, to . Consider the following criteria:

  • Goes above and beyond what is required by the job to provide high quality service to our students and the community.
  • Demonstrates an effort above and beyond that required by the job, which has made a positive contribution to a specific department or to the overall college community's morale.
  • Makes a significant contribution above and beyond that of his/her job responsibilities that has enhanced or contributed to the quality of the LCC facilities or equipment.
  • Demonstrates consistent performances or actions, above and beyond that required by his/her job that has significantly contributed to the overall cost effectiveness of College operations.
  • Has a we care attitude and is committed to the college's core values.
The winner will be presented at the Staff Appreciation Breakfast on June 6.


Posted April 25, 2012

Congratulations to Amber Lemiere, Spring Quarter True Blue Award Winner

Congratulations Amber Lemiere

~ learn more about the True Blue Award

Congratulations to Adam Wolfer, April 2012 Keeper of the Flame Award Winner

Congratulations Amad Wolfer

~ learn more about the Keeper of the Flame Award


Past Award Winners

Congratulations Amber Lemiere April 2012 True Blue Award Winner Amber Lemiere
Congratulations Amad Wolfer April 2012 Keeper of the Flame Award Winner Adam Wolfer
Congratulations Wendy Hall March 2012 Keeper of the Flame Award Winner Wendy Hall
Congratulations Kaylyn Smith February 2012 Extra Mile Award Winner Kaylyn Smith
Congratulations Megan Jasurda February 2012 Keeper of the Flame Award Winner Megan Jasurda
Congratulations Mary Leach January 2012 Keeper of the Flame Award Winner Mary Leach
Congratulations Sue Groth November 2011 Keeper of the Flame Award Winner Sue Groth
Congratulations Fran Nelson Fall 2011 RA Award Winner Fran Nelson
Congratulations Sandy Junker 2011 Exempt Employee of the Year Award Winner Sandy Junker
Congratulations Jill Yates 2011 Classified Employee of the Year Award Winner Jill Yates
Congratulations Jill Yates Spring 2011 True Blue Award Winner Jill Yates
Congratulations Donna Walker Winter 2011 Extra Mile Award Winner Donna Walker
Congratulations Jenny Smith Fall 2010 RA Award Winner Jenny Smith
Congratulations Kathy Blood 2010 Classified Employee of the Year Award Winner Kathy Blood
Congratulations Tamra Bell 2010 Exempt Employee of the Year Award Winner Tamra Bell
Congratulations Jennifer Knapp Spring 2010 True Blue Award Winner Jennifer Knapp
Congratulations Kathy Blood Winter 2010 Extra Mile Award Winner Kathy Blood
Congratulations Sharon Larsen Fall 2009 RA Award Winner Sharon Larsen
Congratulations Ron Evans 2009 Classified Employee of the Year Award Winner Ron Evans
Congratulations Richard Hamilton 2009 Exempt Employee of the Year Award Winner Richard Hamilton
Congratulations Ron Evans Spring 2009 True Blue Award Winner Ron Evans
Congratulations Linda Constans Winter 2009 Extra Mile Award Winner, Linda Constans
Congratulations Vikki Carter Fall 2008 RA Award Winner Vikki Carter
Congratulations Karla Rivers 2008 Classified Employee of the Year Award Winner Karla Rivers
Congratulations Lynn Lawrence 2008 Exempt Employee of the Year Award Winner Lynn Lawrence
Congratulations Kris Kibbee Spring 2008 True Blue Award Winner Kris Kibbee
Congratulations Brenda Farland Winter 2008 Extra Mile Award Winner Brenda Farland
Congratulations Marlaine Netter Fall 2007 RA Award Winner Marlaine Netter


Lower Columbia College recognizes outstanding employees on a quarterly and yearly basis.

Classified Awards
Each quarter an outstanding classified employee is selected to receive an award, presented at that quarter's All Staff meeting. The three award winners become finalists for the Classified Employee of the Year Award, presented at the Classified Staff Breakfast.

Exempt Awards
Each year an outstanding exempt employee is selected to receive an award, presented at the Spring Reception.