Good Shepherd Award
A leader of leaders, a spiritual leader who serves. This person is patient and receptive with a listening heart. One who speaks truth, models courage, and challenges our Catholic School leaders to live the diocesan vision within Catholic Education embracing hospitality, collaboration, faith sharing, and reconciliation.
Very Rev. Benedict Nwachukwu-Udaku, Vicar Forane, Pastor of Sacred Heart, Rancho Cucamonga.
Distinguished Volunteer
Volunteers who have impacted our schools with Gospel values so that students’ lives are filled with hope, and who are held in high regard by members of the school community.
Colleen Goggin, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino; Rick Hines, Notre Dame High School, Riverside; Natividad Vasquez-Silva, Our Lady of Lourdes School, Montclair; Leticia Herrera, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio.
Brian and Tiffany Wallace, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Riverside; Cecil Carlton, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino; Julie Merritt, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino; David Rosas, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino.
Adriana Duran, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Jason Gore, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside; Sylvia Sanchez, St. Catherine of Siena School, Rialto; Kathleen Schone, St. Edward School, Corona; Wendy Medina, St. George School, Ontario.
Esther Cabral, St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto; Greg Robinson, St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto; Gerardo Olague, St. James School, Perris; Sandy Fruehe, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, Temecula; Emmanuel Bato, St. Joseph School, Upland.
Mark Padilla, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino; Diana Ramirez, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino; Mayra Flores, St. Peter and St. Paul School, Alta Loma; Carmen Ramon-Gutierrez, St. Peter and St. Paul School, Alta Loma; Candie Belme, St. Thomas the Apostle School, Riverside.
Distinguished Teacher
Teachers who have been a part of our Catholic Schools for at least 5 years, actively ministering in our Catholic schools, parishes, and the greater community.
Patricia Schneider, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino; Elizabeth Barcenas, Notre Dame High School, Riverside; Liliana Cordova, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Riverside; Stephanie Collins, Resurrection Academy, Fontana.
Felicia Buxton, Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert; Theresa Villalvazo, St. Adelaide Academy, Highland; Kathleen Harrison, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside; Elissa Steinbock, St. Francis de Sales School, Riverside.
Sara Martinez, St. George School, Ontario; Judy Horn, St Jude Mission School, San Jacinto; Lori Baca, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino; Roxanne DeChristopher, St. Theresa School, Palm Springs.
Distinguished Staff
Staff members who have been a part of our Catholic schools for at least 5 years and are active members of their parish and the greater community.
Joan Posch, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino; Jason Lee, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Irene Tapia, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Juanita Tucker, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Frank Beltran, St. Adelaide Academy, Highland.
Maria Trujillo-Lopez, St. Edward School, Corona; Amal Armanyous, St. George School, Ontario; Jennifer Dinverno, St. Jeanne De Lestonnac School, Temecula; Annaliza Valtier, St. Peter and St. Paul School, Alta Loma; Fr. John Kavcak, M.S.C., St. Theresa School, Palm Springs.
Distinguished Alumni
Graduates of Catholic elementary/middle schools/high schools who have made a contribution to American life and/or the Catholic Church. The recipient must have graduated from the Catholic elementary/middle school/high school at least ten years prior to receiving the award.
Philip Falcone, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Riverside; Kathy Gray, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Julieta Kendall, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside; Christine Stubblefield, St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto.
Seton Hope Award
The Elizabeth Ann Seton Award honors individuals who have made exceptional financial contributions to Catholic School education in the Diocese of San Bernardino. The award is named after St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, who is regarded by many as the founder of the American Catholic School network. Through these individuals in the spirit of Mother Seton, HOPE is brought to life in schools.
The Kothlow Family, Notre Dame High School, Riverside.
St. Thomas Aquinas Award
An individual who is a courageous educator who demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning. Students receive from this individual the human qualities that bring forth the best in each student. Through a passion for learning, this person has touched the lives of students through continued support and communication with our Catholic School Principals and our Catholic School Communities.
Sr. Linda Nicholson, CSJ, Associate Superintendent, Office of Catholic Schools.
Faithful Companion
An individual who has been a generous and faithful companions to our Catholic Schools as well as many other ministries in this diocese.
Kathleen Estrella, Youth Minister, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, San Bernardino.
Friend Of Children
An individual who has touched the lives of children in various schools and parishes beyond the realm of ministry.
Ann Marie Gallant, Director, Director of the Emergency Operations Collaborative, Diocesan Pastoral Center, San Bernardino.
Partnership Award
Individuals who have exhibited extraordinary support to our Diocese, benefiting many of our schools.
Office of Parish Assistance, Diocesan Pastoral Center, Caroline Beatty (Director), Laura Keyser, Virginia Montes, Tammy Griffin, Ashley Lane, and Angie Gallardo.
Distinguished Leader
Diocesan staff who has touched the lives of children, their parents, and teachers of every school, preaching Gospel values and giving hope.
Victoria Kennedy, Office Supervisor, Office of Catholic Schools.
Vision Of Hope Award
A person who has impacted our greater community of San Bernardino with Gospel values so that people’s lives are filled with hope.
Cathy Thompson, Principal, St. Thomas the Apostle School, Riverside.
Distinguished Principal
A person who has met the criteria set by NCEA actively ministering in our Catholic schools, parishes, and the greater community, and chosen by the Office of Catholic Schools as the Distinguished Principal for 2015-2016.
Sue Long, Principal, Our Lady of the Assumption School, San Bernardino.