Student Recognition and Achievement
2025-2026 Student Recognition and Achievement Ceremony
Thank You for Your Support
On May 15, 2026 we will celebrate and recognize the achievements of our students. We awarded over $235,000 in scholarship funds to 339 students who will either continue with education at Cañada College/SMCCCD or transfer to a four-year institution in the 2026-2027 academic year.
A big thank you to our donors and sponsors who made this a possibility. A special thank you to all scholarship reviewers and ceremony committee for making this possible, as well. Most importantly, thank you to all the students who have applied!
Event Timeline
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Event Overview
Breanna Castro, Director, Financial Aid Services & Emcee
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Welcome & Congratulatory Remarks
Kim Lopez, President
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San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation
Karen Chadwick, Scholarships and Donor Stewardship Manager, San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation
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Student Recognition & Guest Speakers Honoring Transfer Students, Tutors, Peer Mentors & Scholarship Recipients
Transfer Program Recognition
Ariela Villalpando, Program Supervisor, COLTS-U Transfer Center
Honors Transfer Program Recognition
Rebekah Sidman-Taveau, Ph.D., Honors Transfer Program Coordinator
Tutor & Peer Mentor Recognition
Ron Andrade, Ed.D., Director of Student Support – Learning Center
Alumni Speaker
Aimee Kanadjian – Cañada Alumna
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Scholarship Recognition
- Lizette Bricker, Vice President of Student Services
- Breanna Castro, Director, Financial Aid Services
- Kim Lopez, President
- Christopher Wardell, Program Services Coordinator, Financial Aid Services