Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award

The Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Awards is the CSU's first Board-level program recognizing exceptional staff contributions. Funded by Trustee Fong and Mr. Fetterly, the program grants three individual $25,000 awards and one $25,000 team award (shared by up to five members).

Nomination Form

Cal Poly Deadline: January 28 at 5:00 PM PST

Eligibility

Eligible nominees are current CSU employees, including auxiliary and ASI staff, who are in good standing and whose accomplishments occurred after January 1, 2025. Faculty represented by Bargaining Unit 3, previous award recipients and student assistants are not eligible for nomination.

All staff, faculty, and MPPs are encouraged to nominate a colleague who meets the eligibility and selection criteria. Employees may nominate themselves.

Award Categories

Affordability Advocate and Driver of Transformative Change

This award honors an individual whose efforts have a profound impact on making a CSU education affordable and accessible.

Fostering an Inclusive and Equitable Learning Environment

This award honors an individual that has dedicated themselves to student success while promoting equity and inclusion within the university community.

First Generation Belonging and Community

This award honors an individual who excels in fostering a sense of belonging and builds a supportive campus community for first generation students.

Trailblazing Team

This award honors a team of no more than five individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in the service of students and the mission of the CSU.