April 22, 2026 - Recognizing Chico State’s 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award Recipients
Dear Campus Community,
It is with great appreciation and gratitude that I recognize the work and contributions of our colleagues who were selected to receive the 2026 Outstanding Faculty Awards.
Thank you to the University’s Faculty Recognition and Support Committee for all of the work that goes into choosing these outstanding faculty.
As always, we had a great time surprising the recipients to celebrate their achievements this semester. Through their teaching, scholarly and creative activities, service, and dedication, these recipients have positively influenced thousands of students and the University community as a whole.
For a more in-depth story on each of these educators and their contributions to our campus, please check out the following Chico State Today stories.
Please join me in celebrating:
Congratulations to all awardees on these well-deserved recognitions!
Thank you,
Steve Perez
It is with great appreciation and gratitude that I recognize the work and contributions of our colleagues who were selected to receive the 2026 Outstanding Faculty Awards.
Thank you to the University’s Faculty Recognition and Support Committee for all of the work that goes into choosing these outstanding faculty.
As always, we had a great time surprising the recipients to celebrate their achievements this semester. Through their teaching, scholarly and creative activities, service, and dedication, these recipients have positively influenced thousands of students and the University community as a whole.
For a more in-depth story on each of these educators and their contributions to our campus, please check out the following Chico State Today stories.
Please join me in celebrating:
- Outstanding Academic Adviser Award: Sally Anderson
- Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award: Sangmin Lee
- Outstanding Faculty Leader Award: Kevin McGown
- Outstanding Faculty Service Award: April Kamp-Whittaker
- Outstanding Lecturer Award: David Silveira
- Outstanding Lecturer in Bringing the Profession to the Classroom Award: Tom Villa
- Outstanding Professor Award: Asa Simon Mittman
- Outstanding Research Mentor Award: Logan Smith
- Outstanding Teacher Award: Richard Carter Tillquist
Congratulations to all awardees on these well-deserved recognitions!
Thank you,
Steve Perez