the 4CS Leadership Award

Each year the California Community Colleges Classified Senate (4CS) recognizes an outstanding individual who has shown significant support for classified participation in governance at the state level.

Past 4CS Leadership Award Winners:

2011 ~ Jim Wilson, 4CS President Emeritus, Sierra College

2010 ~ Tanna Thomas, CCC Board of Governors, Yuba College

2009 ~ Julie Martin Whiting, 4CS President Emeritus, San Joaquin Delta College

2008 ~ Senator Jack Scott, Chancellor California Community Colleges

2007 ~ Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor State of California

2006 ~ Leslie Wang, San Joaquin Delta College and CCC Board of Governors

2005 ~ Scott Lay, Community College League

2004 ~ Bonnie Slosson, Community College League

2003~ Dr. Sandra Acebo, President Butte College

2002 ~ Dr. Kevin Ramirez, President Sierra College

2001 ~ David Viar, Executive Director, Community College League of California

To nominate an individual for this award please follow the guidelines listed below:

Send the individuals name and contact information, including mailing address, telephone number and email to leadership-award@ccccs.org.
Include a short essay in which you address how the individual has met the following criteria (not to exceed two pages):
- Supports classified involvement in participatory governance at the local and state level.
- Exhibits the characteristics valued by 4CS in strengthening our community colleges to the benefit of our communities.
- Supports the Mission of the California Community Colleges and, by their actions, promotes the values of participatory governance for all.

4CS encourages you to provide a comprehensive picture of the candidate’s commitment and qualifications.