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Award Announcement

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Sylvia Arrizola, Police Admin & Support Services Director, has been awarded a MD Anderson Distinguished Mentor Award. 

The Distinguished Mentor Award recognizes administrative staff or classified employees who are exceptional mentors to fellow employees at MD Anderson. 

The nomination highlighted Arrizola's outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to mentoring. Her approachability, dedication, and personalized guidance have helped her mentees grow both professionally and personally. She has been instrumental in building their confidence, problem-solving skills, and leadership abilities.

Latest Awards - Departmental Recognition

Award Category Recipients
Civilian Employee of the Year Eric Thacker, 2025
Investigator of the Year Johnathan Fraley, 2025
Police Officer of the Year Terri Johnson, 2025
Rookie Police Officer of the Year Valerie Smith-Williams, 2025
Public Safety Officer of the Year Ruben Arnsworth, 2025
Telecommunicator of the Year Carol Walker, 2025
Supervisor of the Year Brodie Riner, 2025
Leadership Award Marvin Radford, 2025

Latest Awards - External Recognition

Award Category Recipients
MD Anderson Distinguished Mentor Award Sylvia Arrizola, 2025

Past Awards

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