Each year, the Chancellor recognizes students, staff, faculty, and community partnerships that embody UC Berkeley’s proud tradition of public service and commitment to improving our local and global community. Faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations, and campus-community partnerships are all eligible. Award categories include: civic engagement, community-engaged teaching, research in the public interest, and campus-community partnership.
2023-2024 award recipients
Congratulations! 2023-2024 Award Recipients!
Read their bio here.
| Award Category | Recipient | Major / Department |
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| Mather Good Citizen Award | Yvette Hernandez | Public Health Major and Public Policy Minor |
| Undergraduate Student – Civic Engagement | Alondra Torres Arenas | Political Science and Chicano Studies |
| Graduate Student – Civic Engagement | Chandra Marina Laborde | Architectural and Urban History |
| Student Group – Civic Engagement | Bears Bones Lab | n/a |
| Staff – Civic Engagement | Trinity Balla | Law Library |
| Staff – Civic Engagement | Ehren Tool | Art Practice |
| Faculty – Research in the Public Interest | Amy E. Lerman | Goldman School of Public Policy |
| Faculty – Community Engaged Teaching | Christine Schiavo | School of Journalism |
| Campus-Community Partnership |
CalHOPE Student Support Partnership between UC Berkeley and the Sacramento County Office of Education (directed by Valerie Shapiro and Brent Malicote). |
School of Social Welfare, Greater Good Science Center, and University Extension |
| Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Award for Service to Undocumented Students | Christian Dieguez | Political Science |
| Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Award for Service to Underrepresented Students | Mellony Palma | Sociology |
Important Dates for 2024-2025 Awards
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Civic Engagement Awards – Student, Student Group, and Staff |
Nominations for 2024-2025 will be open in November. |
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Faculty and Campus Partnership Awards |
Nominations for 2024-2025 will be open in November. |
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Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Awards |
Nominations for 2024-2025 will be open in November. |
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2024-2025 Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony |
TBD |
Chancellor’s Awards for Civic Engagement
These four public service awards honor the work of an undergraduate student, a graduate student, a student group, and a staff member for their contributions to the community. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Mather Good Citizen Award
Selected from the nominees for the Chancellor’s Awards for Civic Engagement, this award recognizes a graduating senior for their service and awards $1,500 to the recipient. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Chancellor’s Award for Community-Engaged Teaching
This award honors leadership by faculty in developing or teaching community-engaged courses or in engaging students in community-based research. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Chancellor’s Award for Research in the Public Interest
This award honors research by faculty that addresses critical needs and issues affecting local, state, national, or global communities. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Chancellor’s Award for Campus-Community Partnership
This award honors campus-community partnerships and University-sponsored programs that improve the quality of life in our community. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Award for Service to Undocumented Students
This award honors an undergraduate or graduate undocumented student, or student ally, who has performed exemplary service pertaining to undocumented communities. Recipients are awarded $1,500 in recognition of their work. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Award for Service to Underrepresented Students
This award honors an undergraduate or graduate underrepresented student, or student ally, who has performed exemplary service pertaining to underrepresented communities. Recipients are awarded $1,500 in recognition of their work. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Chancellor’s Award Committee
serviceawards@berkeley.edu
Vice Chancellor Dania Mato, Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau with 2023-2024 Birgeneau award recipients