The We Are LA Community Award recognizes an individual that embodies the Cal State LA mission and vision through meaningful contributions to local communities. This distinction honors those who embody the spirit of the LA community and represent LA and Cal State LA through service that occurs outside of their official university duties.
At Cal State LA, we are an anchor institution. This award celebrates those who take that responsibility into the heart of our city, demonstrating a profound commitment to the public good and a dedication to the local Los Angeles region.
The recipient(s) of the We Are LA Community Award for the fiscal year 2024-2025 (July 2024 - June 2025) will be announced during the Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration on April 10, 2026. All active, full-time staff, confidential and management (MPP) employees of the University, University Auxiliary Services, Inc., the University-Student Union, and Associated Students, Inc., and tenure and tenure track faculty are eligible for nomination. Temporary employees are not eligible.
Using the criteria below as guidelines, please provide any specific activities in which the nominee has participated, as well as why you feel this individual should receive the We Are LA Community Award for 2024-2025. Please provide as many details as possible. There is no limit to the number of people who may nominate an employee.
All nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 18, 2026 (extended date).
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nomination process, please email [email protected].
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