OneIT Awards

OneIT Community Awards Recipients

The OneIT Community Awards recognize staff members who have shown an exemplary commitment to advancing the infrastructure and services that enable the success of SDSU’s faculty, staff and students. The nominees will be evaluated for their contribution to the IT Division’s values of Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect and Service.
Chris Potente
2025 Team Player

Chris Potente

The Team Player award recognizes an individual who demonstrates exceptional collaborative spirit, supporting and helping their team to achieve their goals.

“Chris consistently makes himself available to teammates and customers, ensuring questions are answered and needs are met.”

Jon Rizzo
2025 Excellence in Customer Service

Jon Rizzo

The Excellence in Customer Service award is given to an individual who has consistently demonstrated exceptional service, exceeding the expectations of their role and enhancing the user experience.

“Jon has assisted hundreds of faculty over the 25 plus years he has been at SDSU, and it’s always with professionalism, patience, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.”

Dr. Crystal English
2025 Diversity Ally

Dr. Crystal English

The Diversity Ally award recognizes an individual who has shown a dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the OneIT community through the promotion of DEI training opportunities, allyship, and other efforts.

“Through her actions, Crystal embodies true allyship—listening with empathy, amplifying diverse voices, and championing efforts that make our IT community more inclusive and welcoming!

Ralph Blanchard
2025 Innovation

Ralph Blanchard

The Innovation award recognizes an individual who has created a significant innovative solution that improved processes, systems, or services in the OneIT community.

“Ralph’s videos provide multiple benefits: they offer an additional mode of learning for visual and self-paced users, serve as a self-service resource that reduces repetitive support requests, and act as a valuable review tool for those who have received 1:1 instruction.” 

About the OneIT Community Awards

The IT Division’s Senior Leadership team works with the University Senate Information and Instructional Technology (IIT) Committee, ITS Faculty Fellows, and OneIT Awards Committee to review the nominations, and make recommendations for award winners. Awardees will be notified in the new year.