The Bakersfield College Student Government Association (BCSGA) took a moment to recognize some of our most outstanding Renegades during the Student Leadership and Involvement Awards on Thursday, April 30.

Director of Student Life Dr. Nicky Damania was the master of ceremonies for the virtual event, and Vice President of Instruction Billie Jo Rice gave a welcome address thanking students for continuing their education during these trying times. Outgoing Athletic Director Sandi Taylor also offered some congratulation remarks before BCSGA President Samantha Pulido announced the scholarship awards. Benny Balderrama, the Program Manager for Student Life, announced the Renegade Leadership Awards, and BCSGA Vice-President Elect Emma McNellis announced the student organization awards. Damania closed out the ceremony by announcing Olivia Garcia as the winner of the Samuel W. McCall Outstanding Professor of the Year.

Thank you to BCSGA and the Office of Student Life for recognizing the shining stars in our Renegade family. Check out the full video from the awards ceremony on YouTube.

Award Winners

Scholarships

• Grace Van Dyke Byrd Award: Luis Arroyo
• Alumni Association Honor Trophy: Markie Hernandez
• Jack Brigham Scholarship: Oscar Camacho
• BCSGA Previously Incarcerated Scholarship: Tiana Swank
• BCSGA Single Parent Scholarship: Rosio Benitez
• BCSGA LGBT Scholarship: Erick Plata-Torres

Student Leadership Awards

• Service Award: Marivel Servin
• Renegade Spirit Award: Jasmine Herrera and Erick Plata Torres
• Good Samaritan Award: Anterrell Jackson
• Most Valuable Renegades: Christian Gonzalez, Men’s Soccer; Penelope Zepeda, Women’s Volleyball
• Student Employees of the Year: Lhiam Hilario, Pedro Coata
• President’s Leader of the Year: Samantha Pulido

Faculty and Staff Awards

• Samuel W. McCall Outstanding Professor of the Year Award: Olivia Garcia