Distinguished Volunteer
Recognizes 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.
Suzy Koltes, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino; Martin Bravo, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Brenda Bravo, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Sandra Kinnally, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino; Connie Sauceda, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino.
Ramon Gonzalez, Resurrection Academy, Fontana; Grace Truman, Resurrection Academy, Fontana; Cheryl Carlson, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Melissa McKenzie, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Dr. Martha Velasquez, St. Adelaide School, Highland; Jennifer Mermilliod, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside.
Yvette Graham, St. Catherine of Siena School, Rialto; Yvonne Molnar, St. Edward School, Corona; Brian Conant, St. George School, Ontario; Alejandro Gonzalez, St. Hyacinth School, San Jacinto; Patricia Gonzalez, St. Hyacinth School, San Jacinto; Sandy Kish, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, Temecula.
Bruce Murphy, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, Temecula; Karen Rawlings, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, Temecula; Robert Whittaker, St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School, Temecula; Grace Harden, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino; Kelly Sherwood, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino; Hope Vela, St. Margaret Mary School, Chino.
Jaime Dominick, St. Peter & St. Paul School, Alta Loma; Anthony Solano, St. Peter & St. Paul School, Alta Loma; Salvador Rodriguez, St. Thomas School, Riverside.
Distinguish Teacher
Acknowledges teachers who have followed the criteria set by NCEA for at least 10 years, actively ministering in our Catholic schools, parishes and the greater community.
David Medina, Aquinas High School. San Bernardino; Maribel Arguelles, Notre Dame High School, Riverside; Christine Becerra, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Tammy Magaña, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Riverside; Maria Aguayo, Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert; Heather Potter, Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert.
Jessica Lopez, Sacred Heart School, Rancho Cucamonga; Cristina Ogg, Sacred Heart School, Rancho Cucamonga; Suzie Cuellar, St. Adelaide Academy, Highland; Connie Muldoon, St. Adelaide Academy, Highland; Loretta Geiger, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside.
Nathan Arnold, St. Edward School, Corona; Carol Lafond, St. Frances de Sales School, Riverside; Teresa Sanchez, St. George School, Ontario; Jen Carroll, St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto; Karen Spencer, St. James School, Perris; Marie Claudine Asuncion, St. Peter & St. Paul School, Alta Loma.
Distinguish Staff
Acknowledges staff members who have been a part of our Catholic schools for at least 10 years and are active members of their parish and the greater community.
Stephanie Falcone, Notre Dame High School, Riverside; Diane Martinez, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Indio; Rose Soto, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Riverside; Sr. Maura Redington, RSM, Our Lady of the Assumption, San Bernardino.
Teresa Choma, Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert; Tammy Kruger, Sacred Heart Academy, Redlands; Theresa Galvin, St. Catherine of Alexandria School, Riverside; Victoria Mish, St. James School, Perris.
Distinguish Alumni
Honors graduates of Catholic elementary, middle school and high schools who have 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 10 years prior to presentation of award.
Most Reverend Cirilo Flores, D.D., J.D., St. Edward School, Corona and Notre Dame High School, Riverside; Sean Kerr, St. Catherine of Siena School, Rialto; Amy Lofstedt, St. Catherine of Siena School, Rialto; Estrella “Star” Romero, St. George School, Ontario.
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.
John and Veronica Michels, Notre Dame High School, Riverside; George and Malessa Cardenas, St. Peter & St. Paul School, Alta Loma; Shea Foundation, San Bernardino Cluster Schools.
Faithful Companion
Acknowledges an individual who has been a generous and faithful companion to our Catholic schools as well as many other ministries in the diocese.
Dan Holden, legal counsel, Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP.
Leader in Innovation Award
Recognizes the creative spirit necessary to address the needs of our students to best prepare them for the dramatic and ever-changing advances of the 21st Century. Whether it is through facility upgrades, technology tools, or new research-based instructional strategies.
Chris Barrows, principal, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino; Robert Beatty, president, Notre Dame High School, Riverside.
Partnership Award
Acknowledges an individual who has exhibited extraordinary support to our Diocese, benefiting many of our schools.
PGA West, La Quinta Resort & Club.
Distinguish Leader
Acknowledges the following individual of the Diocesan staff who has touched the lives of children, their parents and teachers of every school, preaching Gospel values and giving hope.
Ursula Hinkson, associate director of finance, Diocese of San Bernardino.
Vision of Hope Award
Acknowledges the following individual who has impacted our greater community of San Bernardin with Gospel values so that people’s lives are filled with hope.
Laura Lopez, pastoral coordinator, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Indio.
St. Thomas Aquinas Award
Acknowledges the following individual who is a courageous educator who demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning.
Sr. Mary Kelly, PBVM, principal, St. Joseph School, Upland.
Distinguish Principal
Acknowledges the following individual who has met the criteria set by NCEA actively ministering in our Catholic schools, parishes and the greater communtiy.
Alan Bruzzio, Sacred Heart School, Palm Desert.