Nominations are due Monday, Dec. 5, for the biennial Augie Award, named for Augie Hartung, associate director of Cal State San Bernardino’s Facilities Services from 2001-2006, recognizing his spirit of caring for people.
Nominations may be made online at the Augie Award Nomination Form 2022. Nominees should be Affirming, Understanding, Giving, Inspiring, and Exceptional (A.U.G.I.E.).
The university created the Augie Award in 2006 to recognize one person at CSUSB who best emulates Augie’s caring spirit, unquenchable enthusiasm for assisting others, and warmth in thoughtfully reaching out to friends and strangers alike.
The Augie Award (The Augie) has become among the most coveted prizes the university offers. The Augie is in the shape of a popsicle because Augie was well known for giving out free popsicles on hot summer days, just to show that he cared and to see people smile.
Each August, the university celebrates “Augie’s Pop of Kindness Day,” presented by the CSUSB Staff Council, when popsicles are handed out to the campus community.
For more information, visit the CSUSB Staff Council webpage or email ask.staffcouncil@csusb.edu.