RivCoParks Recognitions
The District recognizes the accomplishments of employees and volunteers that exemplify the District’s values.
Individuals and groups were chosen based upon their demonstration of:
Accomplishments
Connecting
Teamwork
Innovation
Outstanding Service
Networking
Stewardship
Submit your nominations for Shining Star recognitions - click this green box.

2022-2023 Shining Stars
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Lisa Bertolla - Service Award
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Loree Broderick - Service Award
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Lisa Rolland - Service Award
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Michael Alferez - Service Award
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Jo Ann Sincosky - Service Award
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Richard Chagolla - Service Award
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Bill Evans - Service Award
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Nori Gardner - Service Award
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Delita Evans - Service Award
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Vicki Armentrout - Service Award
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Harmony Tehrani - GM's Employee Award
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Mike Herman - Employee of the Year
2021-2022 Shining Stars
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Mary Ruth Johnson - Employee of the Year
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Marlene Merrill - GM's Employee Award
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Eric Boor - GM's Employee Award
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Steve Luskey - Volunteer of the Year
2020-2021 Shining Stars
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Noriko Gardner - Employee of the Year
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Larry Zamora - Volunteers of the Year
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Steve Perez - GM's Employee Award
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James "Jim" Sauter - GM's Volunteer Award
2019-2020 Shining Stars
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Mitchell "Mitch" Daudert - Employee of the Year
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Bonnie & Sam Gutierrez - Volunteers of the Year
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Michael Alferez - GM's Employee Award
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Ginger Greaves - GM's Volunteer Award
2018-2019 Shining Stars
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Vicki Armentrout - Employee of the Year
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Maureen McFarland - Volunteer of the Year
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Oscar Serrato - GM's Employee Award
2017-2018 Shining Stars
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Maggie Chavez - Employee of the Year
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Cindy Burke - Volunteer of the Year
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Erica Mendoza - GM's Employee Award
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Luisa Aguilera - GM's Employee Award
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Rebeca Pena - GM's Employee Award
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Dusty Williams - GM's Volunteer Award
2016-2017 Shining Stars
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Margie Valdez - Employee of the Year
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Rick Bradford - Volunteer of the Year
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Merceides Logans - GM's Employee Award
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Gordon Kraft - GM's Volunteer Award
2015-2016 Shining Stars
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Robert Williams - Employee of the Year
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Marilynn Lorenz - Volunteer of the Year
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Jeanne McLeod - GM's Employee Award
2014-2015 Shining Stars
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Marquese Howard - Employee of the Year
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Frank & Kathy Fry - Volunteers of the Year
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Dustin McClain - GM's Employee Award
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Lynn Mattocks - GM's Volunteer Award
2013-2014 Shining Stars
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Rob Hicks - Employee of the Year
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Robert Acosta - Volunteer of the Year
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Maureen Gayk - GM's Employee Award
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Friends of Hidden Valley Nature Center - GM's Support Group Award
2012-2013 Shining Stars
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Leonard Salsbury - Employee of the Year
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Robyn Clinedinst - Volunteer of the Year
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Kyla Brown - GM's Employee Award
2011-2012 Shining Stars
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Shelley Kibby - Employee of the Year
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Mary Postel - Volunteer of the Year
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Noriko Gardner - GM’s Employee Award
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Santa Rosa Plateau Foundation - GM’s Support Group Award