Awards and Appreciation
Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.
At the State Employee Medal of Valor ceremony held June 12, there were 13 CDCR staff members honored for their...
Read More About Governor honors 13 CDCR staff at State Employee Medal of Valor
Sierra Conservation Center (SCC) Correctional Officer Masterson was named the Angels-Murphys Rotary Club of California Officer of the Year. The...
Read More About SCC Officer Masterson named Angels‑Murphys Officer of Year
Calipatria State Prison Community Resources Manager (CRM) Heather Duarte has devoted over three decades to coaching, mentoring, and inspiring student-athletes....
California State Prison-Los Angeles County (LAC) acting Fire Captain Jose Diaz was honored during a recent ceremony after saving a...
Read More About LAC acting Fire Captain Diaz honored for saving child’s life
Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) in Delano recently celebrated Nurses Week 2026 with food, fun and entertainment. According to organizers,...
Read More About Kern Valley State Prison celebrates Nurses Week 2026
Kern Valley State Prison staff celebrated National Skilled Trades Day, recognizing all staff who keep Plant Operations going. The correctional...
Read More About Kern Valley State Prison celebrates Skilled Trades Day
After taking part in a major multi-agency investigation, two special agents in CDCR’s Office of Correctional Safety, Special Service Unit...
Read More About CDCR special agents recognized at Law Enforcement Awards ceremony
The California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) at Norco recently hosted the Last Rodeo in honor of National Nurses Week. CRC showed...
Read More About CRC‑Norco hosts Last Rodeo for Nurses Week celebration
California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) honored outstanding nurses and health care leaders May 15 during the Nursing Excellence Awards...
Read More About CCHCS honors nursing excellence across California
Across California, institutions thanked staff for the hard work and dedication during Correctional Officers, Nurses, Teacher Appreciation and Public Service...