Awards and Appreciation
Awards and Appreciation highlights CDCR and CCHCS staff being recognized by the department, institution or outside groups for their outstanding work.
During National Nurses Week, CDCR, CCHCS, institutions and divisions across California celebrated their contributions. This round-up will be updated as...
From staff luncheons to festivals on the yard, employees and the incarcerated population celebrated Cinco de Mayo. If your institution,...
During National Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the extraordinary work...
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As we commemorate the 41st National Correctional Officers Week, I extend my deepest gratitude for your steadfast service to the...
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Two CDCR transportation staff, flagged down by pedestrians, saved a driver having a seizure. On March 18, CDCR Coalinga State...
The CIO Academy Awards ceremony recognized outstanding achievements with four CDCR technology staff receiving leadership awards. The 2025 California Public...
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Pelican Bay State Prison staff were recently honored during the 2025 Law Enforcement Administrators of Del Norte (LEADN) Awards ceremony....
California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville held a celebration to honor the institution’s 70 years of public safety. The CMF...
A letter and award of recognition were recently presented by CALPIA to Ironwood State Prison acting Warden Christopher Pierce. Prison...
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CDCR’s Human Resources (HR) Division celebrated their second Employee Awards in a March 6 ceremony honoring many HR staff’s outstanding...