Awards and Achievements of the Faculty
Congratulations to CSN Chef John Metcalfe.
Chef Metcalfe was named the Las Vegas 2009 Chef of the Year on Sunday, June 28, at the American Culinary Federation, Las Vegas Chapter’s Chef of the Year award ceremony held at the Palms. Chef Metcalfe is the 39th Chef of the Year and the third CSN Culinary Arts Program chef to be honored by the ACF
Congratulations to CSN Professor Lonnie Wright.
Congratulations to Professor Wright for his humanitarian work in Cuba after sever hurricanes devastated the region. Professor Wright has also been honored with an appointment to the Governors’ Commission on Corrections for his work with youth offenders developing their culinary and horticulture skills.
Congratulations to CSN Instructor Dr. Gillian Silver-Rodis.
Dr. Gillian Silver-Rodis, has received the College of Southern Nevada Woman of Achievement Faculty Award. The honor recognizes Silver's contributions to the academic community and to greater Las Vegas, and her continuous mentorship of learners and young professionals. Previously, Dr. Silver-Rodis was named Communicator of the Year by IABC, Woman of Distinction by NAWBO, and received the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Community Achievement/Communications designation.
Congratulations to CSN Professor Joseph Quagliano.
The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Professor Quagliano in appreciation for superior service to the International Food Service Executives Association at their annual convention April 2009. In addition the Knights of Columbus Supreme Deputy for the State of Nevada reappointed Professor Quagliano, Past Grand Knight, to server as State Director of Family Activities for the fraternal year 2009-2010. Professor Quagliano was also reappointed for the fifth consecutive year by the International Food Services Executives Association as International Scholarship Chairman for their IFSEA Worthy Goal Scholarship Program.
Congratulations to CSN Professor Vivienne Sario.
Professor Sario has won the CSN International Educator Award for her outstanding commitment to the growth and success of our International Student Population. CSN applauds Professors Sario for her exceptional efforts. Professor Sario previously won the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Community Award in Tourism and was nominated for the Regents’ Award for Outstanding Teacher.
