Employees recognized at 2021 Triton Awards

Employees recognized at 2021 Triton Awards

Employees recognized at 2021 Triton Awards


12/29/2021

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Nine awardees among University of Guam employees were named at the annual Triton Awards Program, which was held before a virtual audience on Dec. 15.

In its fourth year since its revival, the program recognizes full-time University of Guam employees who demonstrate exemplary work, make significant contributions, and/or demonstrate outstanding service to his/her division or the University as a whole. The ceremony also recognized employees who have achieved special milestones last year.

The winners received an inscribed plaque, a certificate of recognition, and a monetary award.

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Innovation Award

Martin O. Estabillo

Administrative Coordinator, Field House & Athletics
Dr. Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima

Supervisor of the Year

Dr. Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima

Dean, School of Health

 

Also nominated:

  • Amanda Francel Blas
    Admin Supervisor, Global Learning & Engagement
  • Troy A. Mcvey
    Vice Provost for Academic Excellence, Graduate Studies, & Online Learning, Academic & Student Affairs 
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Institutional Prestige

School of Business and Public Administration

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Triton Team Award

Online Teaching Resources

 

Also nominated:

  • Global Learning & Engagement
  • Office of Information Technology
  • SBPA Administrative Team

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COVID-19 Hero

Virgilio A. Calceta

Maintenance Worker, Field House & Athletics

 

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Triton Cares

Kalyne Roberto

Project Coordinator, Office of the President

 

Also nominated:

  • Christina P. Manglona
    Program Coordinator IV, Enrollment Management & Student Success – Financial Aid Office
  • Elizabeth D. Flores
    Administrative Officer, Human Resources
  • Frederick Granillo
    PISBDC Network Director, Small Business Development Center
  • Georgette Taienao-Cruz
    Payroll Clerk III, Administration & Finance – Comptrollers’ Office
  • Joann P. Sudo
    Senior Student Academic Counseling Specialist, Enrollment Management & Student Success
  • Miranda Oderiong
    Maintenance Custodian, Custodial Services

 

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Triton of the Year

Orana D. Elsegini

Word Processing Secretary II, Academic & Student Affairs

 

Also nominated:

  • Adrian Ernest Davis
    Administrative Assistant, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
  • Cris Czar G. Perez
    Personnel Specialist I, Human Resources
  • Crishanti M. Toves
    IT Support Technician, School of Business & Public Administration
  • Lorenzo George M. Eduvala
    Senior Student Academic Counseling Specialist, Enrollment Management & Student Success

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Faculty of the Year

Dr. Mary Therese F. Cruz

Associate Professor, College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

 

Also nominated:

  • Roseann M. Jones
    Associate Professor, School of Business & Public Administration
  • Yvette C. Paulino
    Professor, School of Health

The University also recognized the following 13 retired faculty, staff, and administrators with Certificates of Appreciation:

  1. Richard S. Colfax
  2. Dr. Jacquelyn D. Cyrus
  3. Fenglien Lee
  4. Crispina H. Tagudin
  5. Susana J. Fejarang
  6. Edna S.M. Flores
  7. Frank James Troy
  8. Edwin Taitague Paulino
  9. Frances A. Guerrero
  10. Kyle D. Smith
  11. Janet T. Dirige
  12. Kathryn M. Wood
  13. Lilnabeth P. Somera

The University recognized 24 employees for their years of service at the University of Guam. Employees were presented with a Certificate for Service of 10-, 20-, or 30-years milestones.

10 years of service

  1. Vera Ann G. Blaz, CEDDERS Training Associate
  2. Matthew L. Raymundo, Junior Web Application Developer
  3. Daniel P. Lindstrom, Associate Professor
  4. David D. Atienza, Associate Professor
  5. Ana Joy P. Mendez, Associate Professor
  6. Yoshifumi Takenouchi, Assistant Professor
  7. Teresita T. Paulino, Word Processing Secretary I
  8. Elizabeth Guruwaen, Payroll Supervisor
  9. Tony A. Villanueva, Buyer I
  10. Arline E. Leon Guerrero, Senior Student Academic Counselor

20 years of service

  1. Corazon D. Nazareno, Accounting Technician III
  2. Elizabeth D. Flores, Administrative Officer
  3. Pamela S. Garcia, Library Technician Supervisor
  4. Nichole M. Castro, Administrative Officer
  5. Christine M. Mabayag, Executive Secretary

30 years of service

  1. Monica A. Medina, Accounting Technician Supervisor
  2. Esperanza S. Carlos, Accountant II
  3. Luz M. Paulino, Accountant II
  4. Gerard J. Guerrero, Buyer I
  5. Edward R. Unpingco, Postal Clerk Supervisor
  6. Merlita M. Azicate, General Accounting Supervisor
  7. Nida S. Villaluna, Accounting Technician III
  8. Nestor S. Mercado, Planner III
  9. Doreen S. Fernandez, Program Coordinator III

The University recognized 9 staff employees and 13 faculty employees for their promotions at the University of Guam.

Staff Promotions: 

  1. Jennifer Marie Blas Chong, Program Coordinator II
  2. Mallary Nicole Chargualaf Duenas, Chemist III
  3. Trini Deleon Guerrero Macduff, Research & Statistics Analyst II
  4. Gema C. Payumo, Program Coordinator IV
  5. Anthony A. Agustin, Administrative Assistant
  6. Alfred Toves Garrido, Safety Administrator
  7. Jonathan T.H. Nguyen, Program Coordinator III
  8. Joann M. Sablan, Administrative Assistant
  9. Desiree Lynn Aguon, Program Coordinator II

Faculty Promotions: 

  1. Dr. David J. Combosch, Associate Professor
  2. Dr. Tanisha Franquez Aflague, Associate Professor
  3. Dr. Raymond Dennis Seymou Anderson, Associate Professor
  4. Dr. Tedros Bezabah, Professor
  5. Dr. Doreen T. Crisostomo-Muna, Professor
  6. Dr. Nathan C. Habana, Associate Professor
  7. Dr. Pyoyoon Hong, Professor
  8. Dr. William Frederick Jeffery, Associate Professor
  9. Dr. Yoshito Kawabata, Professor
  10. Dr. Dean Anthony Olah, Associate Professor
  11. Dr. John Joseph Rivera, Associate Professor
  12. Dr. Ansito Walter, Professor
  13. Dr. Laura Ashley F. Biggs, Associate Professor

The University recognized 13 faculty employees who were granted tenure at the University of Guam.

  1. Dr. John Joseph Rivera, Associate Professor
  2. Joseph Eugene Tuquero, Extension Agent III
  3. Dr. Laura Ashley F. Biggs, Associate Professor
  4. Dr. William Frederick Jeffery, Associate Professor
  5. Dr. Tedros Bezabah, Professor
  6. Dr. Velma Jean Yamashita, Associate Professor
  7. Dr. Pyoyoon Hong, Professor
  8. Dr. Tanisha Franquez Aflague, Associate Professor
  9. Dr. Leslie J.C. Aquino, Associate Professor
  10. Dr. Francis S. Dalisay, Associate Professor
  11. Dr. Nathan C. Habana, Associate Professor
  12. Dr. Yoshito Kawabata, Professor
  13. Dr. Raymond Dennis S. Anderson, Professor

And lastly, the University recognized the following four academic employees who were granted emeritus status with Certificates of Appreciation.

  1. Mark J. Heath, Vice President Emeritus of the University of Guam
  2. George Clayton Wall, Emeritus Professor
  3. Kyle D. Smith, Emeritus Professor
  4. Richard S. Colfax, Emeritus Professor