Carlson Award

Linda & Robert Carlson Classified Professional of the Year Award

The Linda and Robert Carlson Classified Professional of the Year Award is given each fall semester to honor one classified, classified supervisory, or classified confidential employee for outstanding job performance and service to Chabot College and its community.

To be eligible for the award, the employee must meet the following criteria:

The employee must be permanent (full or part-time) with at least five years of experience in the District. District classified professionals who are assigned to Chabot College are eligible.
The employee must be nominated by a fellow Chabot College employee (classified professional, faculty member, or administrator).
The employee may not nominate themself.
The employee must not have been a recipient of the award in past ten years.

2025-2026 Award

Nominations for the 2025-2026 Linda and Robert Carlson Classified Professional of the Year Award will be accepted in spring 2026. The 2025-2026 recipient will be announced during Fall 2026 Convocation Day and he/she/they will receive a plaque and a $500 monetary award.

Previous Award Recipients

Previous Linda and Robert Carlson Classified Professional of the Year Award recipients include:

Maria Rodriguez-Larrain (2024-25)
Christine Herrera (2023-24)
Virginia Criswell (2022-23)
Heather Hernandez (2021-22)
Craig Shira (2020-21)
Judy Wright (2019-20)
Cheryl Sannebeck (2018-19)
"K" Metcalf (2017-18)
Katrin Field (2016-17)
Noell Adams (2015-16)
Chasity Whiteside (2014-15)
JoAnne Cerefice (2013-14)
Kaaren Krueg (2012-13)
Yvonne Wu-Craig (2011-12)
Lisa Carlsen (2010-11)
Rachel Ugale (2009-10)
Catherine Powell (2008-09)