Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award
The Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award is a historic milestone for the CSU: our first Board-level recognition program dedicated to honoring staff. This award celebrates those who embody creativity, equity-driven leadership, and a deep commitment to student success. Through this initiative, we recognize the individuals and teams whose work transforms lives and strengthens our university community every day.
Made possible by the generosity of Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly, the program includes three individual awards of $25,000 each and one team award of $25,000 shared among up to five members. The inaugural honorees will be celebrated at the May 2026 CSU Board of Trustees meeting. This is a special and unique opportunity to shine a light on the exceptional contributions of CSU staff. For more information, please contact your campus Office of Human Resources.
Nominations
- Submit your nominations to Award_Nominations@csustan.edu
- Deadline to submit campus nominations is: January 30, 2026
- Each person may nominate no more than one individual and one team (for a total of two nominations).
Nominations are to be accompanied by:
- A nomination form;
- A narrative (not to exceed five (5) single-sided pages, where nominees may describe and display examples of their individuality and excellence. Submissions for each staff nominee should include feedback or evidence of impact.
- Any additional supporting documents (campus articles about nominees, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria
- Be current CSU staff members in good standing
- Demonstrate achievements occurring after January 1, 2025
- Exhibit qualities aligned with the award criteria: innovation, equity-driven leadership and commitment to student success
Selection of Campus Nominees
The selection committee shall complete the review process and provide the President with an assessment of the nominees in each category accompanied by a brief description for each. Each campus president may nominate one staff member for each individual category and one team of up to five members for the team award.
Award Categories
| Category | Recognition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Updated: January 13, 2026