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![College of Western Idaho Business Office](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/businessoffice_herc.jpg?itok=KvuYDZg8×tamp=1695407986)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho’s Business Office team who were awarded the first-ever Herc Award for Collaborative Excellence!
![Ray Walsh with his prototype](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_8677.jpg?itok=kZqQeotU×tamp=1692911083)
Adjunct Faculty, Dr. Ray Walsh’s, Magnetic Coulomb Barrier was awarded first place at the American Academy of Physics Teacher’s Apparatus Competition.
![Michael Keller stands for a photo](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_0238.png?itok=57No3w9y×tamp=1692890346)
Please join CWI in welcoming Mike Keller as the new Assistant Chief Development Officer of Strategic Initiatives for the College’s Advancement and Foundation department.
![President Gordon Jones](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9125.jpg?itok=MKxZaK4V×tamp=1692388740)
During President Gordon Jones’ State of the College, he emphasized the importance of maintaining exceptional performance each day and encouraged every employee to envision a future-ready institution that stays ahead of the curve.
![Maria Zavala](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1061.jpg?itok=g7oFZ2ZS×tamp=1692375734)
Congratulations to Enrollment Counselor, Maria Zavala, who has been named College of Western Idaho’s 2023 Staff of the Year!
![Andrea Schumaker, Joy Palmer, Gordon Jones](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_9802.jpg?itok=QqHYyQ5u×tamp=1692371297)
Congratulations to English Department Chair and Professor, Joy Palmer, who has been named College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) 2023 Faculty of the Year!
![Christi Gilchrist](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/christinegilchrist2_1.jpg?itok=NFJ4mIqd×tamp=1691083934)
Congratulations to Assistant Vice President of Economic Development, Christi Rood Gilchrist, who was named one of Idaho Business Review’s Power List: Most Influential Business Leaders in Idaho 2023.
![Josh Kifer recieving a plaque](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/joshkiefer_adminofyear.jpg?itok=IVFUwYdM×tamp=1690304801)
Congratulations to Security Administrator, Josh Kifer, who was named Western Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Administrator of the Year!
![Malinda DeLeon](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_6760-2.jpg?itok=ROBoG4X9×tamp=1689715866)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Student Success Coach, Malinda DeLeon, who was named Staff of the Month for July 2023.
![Greg Wilson standing in front of trees](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/gregwilson.jpeg?itok=8XmhF2-J×tamp=1689260353)
Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Integrated Studies and General Education Coordinator, Greg Wilson, who was named a fellow in Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s Academy for Leaders in Humanities.
![Oster Hernandez](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_7295-2.jpg?itok=4d1eYsd_×tamp=1689200256)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Senior Transition Coordinator for Dual Credit Program, Oster Hernandez, who was named Staff of the Month for June 2023.
![Maria Zavala standing on NMEC staircase](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4434-edit.png?itok=Yv6aoniz×tamp=1688050575)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Enrollment Counselor, Maria Zavala, who was named the College’s Staff of the Month for May 2023.
![Kelly McDaid posing in Powersports lab](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4319.png?itok=aYUS-GR1×tamp=1686846736)
Congratulations to Industry, Engineering, and Trades Lab Manager, Kelly McDaid, who was selected as College of Western Idaho’s Staff of the Month for April 2023.
![Miranda Wilkett](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4261.jpg?itok=-7QyNkVc×tamp=1684510831)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho One Stop Representative, Miranda Wilkett, who was named Staff of the Month for March 2023!
![Joy Palmer](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_4296.jpg?itok=rGMkmqLm×tamp=1684433212)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho English Department Chair and Professor, Joy Palmer, who was named Faculty of Distinction for May 2023.
![Amanda Willoughby](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/amandawilloughby_v1.jpg?itok=tnAbIbH-×tamp=1683916400)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Adjunct Faculty of Mathematics, Amanda Willoughby, who was awarded Faculty of Distinction for April 2023.
![Emily Thomas](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/img_1884.jpg?itok=JZfR_7fP×tamp=1683227594)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Dual Credit Academic Advisor, Emily Thomas, who was selected as Staff of the Month for February 2023!
![Joe Welker](https://cwi.edu/sites/default/files/styles/news_hero_square_breakpoints_theme_omega_cwi_mobile_1x/public/news_ct/image/joe2_0.jpg?itok=0r3rglMT×tamp=1683058799)
Congratulations to College of Western Idaho Associate Professor of Accounting, Joe Welker, who received a regional 2023 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Teaching Excellence Award.