Member Recognition
Every day, NEA-Jurupa members show up for students and each other. We celebrate the educators and staff who go above and beyond.
2025–26 Award Winners
Elementary Rep of the Year
Recognizes an elementary school site representative who has gone above and beyond to support colleagues, communicate union resources, and build solidarity at their school site.
Winner
Heather Magoun
Middle School Rep of the Year
Recognizes a middle school site representative who has gone above and beyond to support colleagues, communicate union resources, and build solidarity at their school site.
Winner
Jacob Updegrove
High School Rep of the Year
Recognizes a high school site representative who has gone above and beyond to support colleagues, communicate union resources, and build solidarity at their school site.
Winner
Jared Zimmerman
TACT — They Always Come Through
Presented to a member who consistently shows up for their colleagues and students — reliable, dependable, and always ready to lend a hand when it matters most.
Winner
Annamay Isaacson
WHO — We Honor Ours
Honors members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the union and to the students and communities of Jurupa Valley Unified School District.
Winners
Sofia Dirkswager, Jacob Updegrove, Andrea Lyman
Dedication and Service Award
Celebrates members whose sustained dedication and years of service have made a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the broader school community.
Winners
Cynthia Hernandez, Heather Millward-Pena
Award winners are recognized at Representative Council meetings and union events throughout the year.
Know someone deserving recognition?
Contact your site rep or NEA-Jurupa leadership to submit a nomination.