Awards and Appreciation
Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.
Governor Gavin Newsom selected today the first 15 lucky Californians to be awarded $50,000 for doing their part in getting...
CSP-Los Angeles County (LAC) staff were recognized at two appreciation events as well as an additional event in Palmdale honoring...
Read More About LAC shows staff appreciation, honors fallen officers
California State Prison-Solano and California Medical Facility recently honored staff for their good work. Vacaville Mayor Ron Rowlett was also...
Read More About CSP‑Solano, CMF honor staff for their hard work
Just after 3:30 a.m. on April 21, food trucks arrived at the California Men’s Colony (CMC) and began preparing free...
Read More About CMC staff morale gets boost thanks to anonymous donor
CDCR Sgt. Vanessa Melendez, who volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters organization, has been honored as the Big Sister of...
Read More About Sergeant Melendez named Big Sister of the Year
Correctional officers, nurses and teachers were celebrated May 4 at Pleasant Valley State Prison. The prison Employee Action Committee hosted...
As we enter the month of May, and reflect on the year behind us and the one before us, we...
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, CDCR recognizes the teachers, principals, librarians, recreation supervisors and support staff that go above...
Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP) recently hosted its first National Women’s History Month celebration. Carie Covel, Associate Warden of Business...
Read More About Women’s history at Chuckawalla Valley prison
When Correctional Officer Mark Jones isn't working at High Desert State Prison, he volunteers to fight fires. His dedication to...
Read More About Susanville names Officer as Firefighter of Year