番茄社区 Public Safety celebrates excellence at annual awards ceremony
番茄社区 Public Safety recently held its annual awards ceremony to recognize officers, staff and community members who provided exemplary service in 2025.
Their commitment to safety, service and community impact was recognized across a range of award categories, highlighting individuals and teams who go above and beyond each day. This year’s honorees include:
Annual Awards
- Police Supervisor of the Year: Cpl. Charles Speck
- “Dan Pena” Officer of the Year: Ofc. Martika Johnson
- Rookie Officer of the Year: Ofc. Timothy Donnelly
- Public Safety Officer of the Year: PSO Christian Andrade Santos
- Telecommunicator of the Year: Gilberto Morales
- Supervisor of the Year: PSO Supervisor Juan Martinez
- Employee of the Year: Erica Fuentez
- Student Employee of the Year: Manuel Salas
- Inspiration Award: PSO Supervisor George Dilworth
- Innovation Award: Sgt. Eric Weber
- Community Engagement Award: Sgt. Molly Ralph
- Community Engagement Award: PSO Bicycle Prevention Team
- Security Manager Jared Shannon
- PSO Supervisor Juan Martinez
- PSO Supervisor George Dilworth
- PSO Jaime Ramirez
Special Recognition
- Courage Award: Ofc. Amanda Villegas
- Chief’s Commendation: PSO Supervisor Juan Martinez
- Chief’s Commendation: Criminal Investigations Section
- Sgt. Jacob Criswell
- Cpl. Armando Gonzalez
- Detective Lauren Duff
Fred Weidner, facilities events operation manager, was honored with the Golden Whistle Award. Public Safety’s highest honor, the Golden Whistle recognizes individuals whose service has had a direct impact on the safety and security of the campus community. Weidner was honored for his quick thinking in reporting suspicious activity near the Facilities Services Warehouse and assisting responding officers, actions that led to the safe recovery of stolen property.
Congratulations to all recipients!
