University Awards Program
2026 University Awards Program
Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Titan Gym
Human Resources and Inclusive Excellence (HRIE) invites you to celebrate our Titan community as we recognize faculty and staff years of service milestones, earned degrees, and name the 2026 university award winners. Save the date for Titans Take the Stage where we are Celebrating Those Who Made Our Campus Shine.
Visit the 2026 Titan Recognition Week page to see all the great offers for faculty, staff, and student assistants from April 20– 24, 2026.
2026 UNIVERSITY AWARDS
Inclusive Excellence Award
The Inclusive Excellence Award recognizes staff, faculty or teams who have taken action to make CSUF a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community. One (1) individual or team will be selected and recognized at the annual University Awards Program. Winners will receive a monetary award, an engraved plaque, and recognition on the HRIE website. View the Inclusive Excellence Award criteria .
SchoolsFirst Excellence in Education Award
The SchoolsFirst Excellence in Education Award recognizes one outstanding faculty member and one exemplary staff member at Cal State Fullerton who have significantly contributed to fostering education and supporting student success, aligning with the values of SchoolsFirst Credit Union. At Cal State Fullerton, we believe that everyone contributes to the mission of education—whether directly in the classroom or through support and administrative services that enable learning and development. One (1) faculty and one (1) staff will be selected and recognized at the annual University Awards Program. Winners will receive a monetary award, an engraved plaque, and recognition on the HRIE website. View the
SchoolsFirst Excellence in Education Award criteria.
Teamwork and Collaboration Award
The Teamwork and Collaboration Award recognizes teams comprised of faculty and/or staff who demonstrate cooperation, collaboration and open communication through work together on a project or significant effort that advanced college/departmental goals and /or the university’s strategic goals. One (1) individual or team will be selected and recognized at the annual University Awards Program. Winners will receive a monetary award, an engraved plaque, and recognition on the HRIE website. View the Teamwork and Collaboration Award criteria .
Titan Excellence Award
The Titan Excellence Award recognizes members of the Titan Family who dedicate themselves every day to a job well done and are committed to the university's mission and values. Three (3) winners will be awarded annually and recognized at the annual University Awards Program. Winners will receive a monetary award, an engraved plaque, lunch with the President, and recognition on the HRIE website. View the Titan Excellence Award criteria .
Winners in all categories will be recognized at the University Awards Program on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
