Awards and Appreciation

Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.

Staff make cotton candy during a special event at Avenal State Prison.

Avenal State Prison recognized and celebrated its dedicated staff with a variety of special appreciation events for an entire week....

Two staff members prepare snow cones for event attendees at LAC.

California State Prison, Los Angeles County (LAC), dedicated the week of June 15–19 to staff appreciation, honoring their hard work,...

Staff volunteers prepare food at the CTF staff appreciation event.

The Correctional Training Facility (CTF) at Soledad, in partnership with the CTF Employee Action Committee, recently hosted its annual Staff...

Leadership form Calipatria State Prison prepare food during the Grilling Up Gratitude staff appreciation event.

Calipatria State Prison hosted Grilling Up Gratitude, a staff appreciation event recognizing their dedication, professionalism and commitment. The July 1...

Richard J Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility celebrated employees with a vintage-themed 2026 staff appreciation week. The vibrant staff celebration ran...

CDCR staff members were recognized at the State Employees Medal of Valor ceremony held June 12, 2026, at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento, California. Group photo of presenters and honorees with the words Above the Call overlaying the bottom of the image.

At the State Employee Medal of Valor ceremony held June 12, there were 13 CDCR staff members honored for their...

SCC Chief Deputy Warden presents Officer of Year Award to Masterson for actions taken late last year to assist a car crash victim.

Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) Correctional Officer Masterson was named the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club of California Officer of the Year. The...

Heather Duarte, the Community Resources Manager (CRM) at Calipatria State Prison, earned a CIF award for coaching a local swimming team.

Calipatria State Prison Community Resources Manager (CRM) Heather Duarte has devoted over three decades to coaching, mentoring, and inspiring student-athletes....

LAC acting fire captain Diaz was honored after saving a child's life while attending his daughter's cheerleading event.

California State Prison-Los Angeles County (LAC) acting Fire Captain Jose Diaz was honored during a recent ceremony after saving a...

kern Valley State Prison leadership at the Nurses Week 2026 celebration. Shown in the photo are the Warden, CEO, Associate Warden of Health Care Access, the Health Care Access captain, Director of Nursing, and Chief Nurse Executive.

Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) in Delano recently celebrated Nurses Week 2026 with food, fun and entertainment. According to organizers,...

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Awards and Appreciation

Avenal State Prison shows staff appreciation

LAC hosts staff appreciation week

CTF‑Soledad hosts annual Staff Appreciation Day

Grilling Up Gratitude: Calipatria State Prison celebrates staff

RJD celebrates 2026 staff appreciation week

Governor honors 13 CDCR staff at State Employee Medal of Valor

SCC Officer Masterson named Angels‑Murphys Officer of Year

CRM Heather Duarte earns CIF coaching honor

LAC acting Fire Captain Diaz honored for saving child’s life

Kern Valley State Prison celebrates Nurses Week 2026