STARFISH AWARDS

The Starfish Awards program was established in 1999 and is based on the classic story of a young man who sees an old man picking up stranded starfish at the beach and throwing them back into the sea. The award recognizes a Kellogg Community College faculty or staff member who has played a significant role in a student’s education at KCC. Nominations are submitted in the Spring semester by KCC students who graduate in the year as the Starfish Award application.  Award recipients are notified around the time of Commencement.

Is there someone at KCC who has supported, advocated, or greatly impacted you while you’ve been a student? We want to know! Please consider nominating a KCC employee for a Starfish Award!

Nomination form will be available in December 2024.

2024 Starfish Awardees

Congratulations to the following individuals who are 2024 Starfish Award recipients:

• Greg Bright, Chemistry and Environmental Science Professor, nominated by Faith Wood
• Lisa Harvey, Nursing Professor, nominated by Anisa Abulla and Salarrium Jones
• Jennifer Rodriguez, Nursing Professor and Interim Nursing Director nominated by Brandi Suttles
• Penny Rose, Graphic Design Professor, nominated by Hanna Nichols
• Dr. David Smith, Dental Hygiene Education and Clinic Director, nominated by Laura Salmeron
• Jennifer Smith, Chemistry Professor, nominated by Allyson Horton

2024 Starfish Award Nominees

Congratulations to the following individuals who have been nominated for a 2024 Starfish Award:

• Jamie Bishop, Early Childhood Education Professor, nominated by Allison Halbert
• Greg Bright, Chemistry and Environmental Science Professor, nominated by Faith Wood
• Lisa Harvey, Nursing Professor, nominated by Anisa Abulla and Salarrium Jones
• Kim Madsen, Business Professor, nominated by Ashleigh Simon
• Marci Morgan, Nursing Professor, nominated by Mary Stephens
• Jennifer Rodriguez, Nursing Professor and Interim Nursing Director nominated by Brandi Suttles
• Penny Rose, Graphic Design Professor, nominated by Hanna Nichols
• Dr. David Smith, Dental Hygiene Education and Clinic Director, nominated by Laura Salmeron
• Jennifer Smith, Chemistry Professor, nominated by Allyson Horton
• Liia Thatcher, Nursing Professor, nominated by Mary Stephens

To learn more about these individuals directly from the students: 2024 Starfish Award Nominees