Awards and Appreciation Archives

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.

Five correctional officers hold a sign saying "best mask".

This year's Correctional Officers Week at the California Health Care Facility (CHCF) has been nothing short of eventful. The daily...

Earlier this year, the 20th Annual State Agency Recognition Awards (SARA) were held in Sacramento. The ceremony honored state departments...

Men and woman wait at a prison entrance.

California Institution for Men Warden (A) Mona D. Houston and the executive team greeted staff on all three watches May...

Correctional sergeant holds frozen yogurt while standing beside a sign that reads "Thank you CDCR and CCHCS staff."

On Friday, May 8, in honor of National Correctional Officers Week, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt of Palmdale recognized the staff at...

A sign in front of California Men's Colony says "thank you for being a front line hero."

California Men’s Colony (CMC) institution and healthcare managers have not let these difficult times diminish their appreciation for staff. Handmade...

Three men stand by a flag pole at California Institution for Men.

On Feb. 3, Dr. Jordan, Chief of Mental Health, and James DeGroot, Supervising Social Worker, were awarded the Department of...

Men and women stand against a wall while holding a certificate.

The CDCR Office of Peace Officer Selection (OPOS) selected the California Men’s Colony (CMC) Recruitment Team as the Top CDCR...

Men in matching shirts hold a second-place trophy.

The CDCR Crisis Response Team (CRT) Negotiations Element attended a National Negotiation Competition held by the Texas State University Jan....