Dear Berkeley City College community -
It is our pleasure to announce the winners of the 2022-23 BCC President's Award: John Nguyen, Melina Winterton, and Allison Greene! Congratulations!! The honorees were recognized at yesterday's mid-semester Flex Day by President Angélica Garcia and presented with a plaque of recognition and will be given a $500 cash award.
We appreciate all those who participated in the nomination process. It was a pleasure to read everyone's comments and anecdotes highlighting our distinguished colleagues’ commitment to teamwork, serving students and our community, and upholding the highest level of support in alignment with Berkeley City College's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Here is what some of you had to say about this year's honorees:
John Nguyen - Acting Dean of Enrollment Services
"…John definitely fits this value as a manager who oversees campus life and student activities, but also taking on the role as the acting dean of enrollment services shows a great deal in his character… Not only does his action show his value as a leader but we can clearly see it through his connections with the student ambassadors, ASBCC leadership, and the student population."
"The excellent work of the student ambassadors in supporting enrollment, registration, financial aid applications, and resources is a reflection of John's attention to detail and management capabilities."
"John's support of student activities and his effective use of student ambassadors clearly aligns with this BCC's commitment to multiculturalism and diversity."
Melina Winterton - Social Work and Human Services Work Based Learning & Apprenticeship Faculty Coordinator
"I have had the pleasure of observing Melina's class on a couple occasions and witnessed her extraordinarily deft touch in meting out high-quality instruction while also 'reaching students where they're at.'"
"Melina consistently leads with love, always creates an environment of support and shows deep regard for all members of the community."
"Over the course of the past few years, the HUSV program matured from an aspiration to something worthy of emulation. Melina has been the guiding force in this remarkable success."
Allison Greene - Library Technician
"Allison Green has been an exceptional member of the library staff, demonstrating a strong work ethic, an unwavering commitment to helping others, and a deep knowledge of the library’s resources."
"She has been instrumental in providing students with access to Chromebooks, tablets, iMacs and other devices, helping them to better engage with the materials they are studying."
"Her positive attitude and willingness to help have made her a valuable resource in the library."
Thank you once again for your participation and attentive recognition of all the nominees’ contributions, and a special thank you to this year’s honorees for transforming the lives of Berkeley City College students and our community.
In Community,
Berkeley City College