Awards and Appreciation Archives

Woman wearing mask holding awards plaque.

Correctional Academic Instructor Rachel Whitfield has been recognized for her decades of service to education. Whitfield, employed at Correctional Training...

Two correctional officers wearing masks at a food truck.

Recently, the California Institution for Women (CIW) collaborated with the Prison University Project, a non-profit, to show appreciation and support...

Four uniformed officers facing camera with one holding U.S. flag and another holding California flag.

The nominating period for Medal of Valor officially honors opens Jan. 1, 2021, although nominations will be accepted before that...

CDCR honored 98 employees today at its 2020 Medal of Valor Ceremony for their bravery in responding to life-threatening situations...

Men flip burgers at a grill. Another photo shows a man standing in the shade.

On Aug. 26, 2020, Ironwood State Prison Warden Neil McDowell, along with Chief Deputy Warden (A) John Merchant and Executive...

People serve food in a chow line. At right is a photo of a correctional lieutenant.

The goal of rehabilitation is to help inmates stop being prisoners of their past and become architects of their future....

Sign hangs on a fence thanking staff at California Institution for Men.

On Aug. 12, California Institution for Men Warden Mona D. Houston and the Administration hosted a staff appreciation day. Food...

Photo collage of men and women posing in front of food trucks.

California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison celebrated Heroes Week from June 29-July 3 to honor staff for going...

Men and women hold a sign thanking nurses at a prison.

Nurses across the state were thanked for their hard work during Nurses Week in mid-May. The following is a compilation...

Men and women stand outside cars as they pull into a parking lot.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison celebrated employees' hard work and dedication during Employee Appreciation Week.