Employees honored at Triton Awards ceremony

Nine awardees among °µÍøAV employees were named at the annual Triton Awards Program, which was held before a virtual audience on Aug. 20, 2020.
In its third year since its revival, the program recognizes full-time University of Guam employees who demonstrate exemplary work, make significant contributions, and/or demonstrate outstanding service to his/her division or the University as a whole. This year, two more awards were added: Student Employee of the Year and the COVID-19 Hero Award.
The winners received an inscribed plaque, a certificate of recognition, and a monetary award.
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Student Employee of the YearSeahara T. Cruz
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Supervisor of the YearDr. Annette T. Santos
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Innovation AwardDoreen S. Fernandez
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Institutional Prestige AwardMaster of Public Administration Program |
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Student’s Choice AwardDr. Mary Therese Cruz
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Triton Team AwardSchool of HealthAlso nominated:
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COVID-19 Hero AwardCarlos Taitano
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Triton of the YearAndrew C. Guihama
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Faculty of the YearDr. John J. Rivera
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The University also recognized the following 16 retiring faculty, staff, and administrators with Certificates of Appreciation:
The University recognized 29 employees for their years of service at the University of Guam. Employees were presented with a Certificate for Service of 10-, 20-, or 30-years milestones as of Dec. 31, 2019.
The University recognized 10 staff employees and 10 faculty employees for their promotions at the °µÍøAV.
The University recognized three faculty employees who were granted tenure at the University of Guam:
And lastly, the University recognized the following three academic employees who were granted emeritus status with Certificates of Appreciation: