Awards and Appreciation
Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.
Valley State Prison in Chowchilla held an all-staff appreciation event May 7. Prison leadership recognized and honored custody, nurses, teachers...
Read More About Watch: Valley State Prison hosts staff appreciation
Despite rain, California Correctional Institution (CCI) at Tehachapi celebrated staff with their CCi-nco de Mayo Fest held May 5. In...
At Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, Teacher Appreciation Week is a way to highlight success and teamwork. “I...
Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) recently hosted its first Clover Awards Ceremony, recognizing staff who lead with integrity, courage, and...
Avenal State Prison (ASP) recently honored 18 dedicated staff who reached the extraordinary milestone of 25-plus years of CDCR service....
In mid-December, CDCR’s Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST) honored employees at the 2025 Impact Award ceremony....
CDCR’s Commission on Correctional Peace Officer Standards and Training (CPOST) honored employees at the CPOST second Impact Award ceremony. During...
Avenal State Prison (ASP) hosted an appreciation lunch to honor the vital contributions of the incarcerated-person advisory council (IAC). The...
Read More About ASP health care leaders thank advisory council
CDCR’s Secretary Jeff Macomber reflects on 2025, examining the challenges, losses, and accomplishments the department has faced. Watch the Secretary’s...
Read More About Watch: Secretary Macomber looks back on 2025
Across California, staff and the incarcerated population are getting into the holiday spirit through toy drives, food-sale fundraisers, building parade...