The Exceptional Adjunct Faculty Award (EAFA) is given for distinguished contributions to Glendale College in the recipient’s discipline, or for contributions and accomplishments in other professional areas. The EAFA recipient serves as a role model for the rest of the Adjunct Faculty. The award was first conferred in 2006. Each recipient’s name is added to the Exceptional Adjunct Faculty Award perpetual plaque located in the Administration Building.

The Distinguished Faculty Award (DFA). With this award, the Academic Senate recognizes excellence in a professor’s area of expertise, such as teaching, counseling, work with students, etc. It also considers good college “citizenship,” i.e. contributions to college life outside the classroom or primary service area as secondary criteria. Candidates for the DFA must have been at the college for at least ten years. The Senate has tried to recognize a variety of people in a variety of areas and for a variety of efforts. The recipient list includes great lecturers, people who have reached out to their students in exceptional ways, and people who have developed tremendous programs. The DFA was first conferred in 1987. DFA recipient photos are located in the Administration Building. 

The Parker award is named for William L. Parker, a philosophy professor on whom it was first bestowed. This awarded recognizes long service to GCC. Criteria include multiple areas such as academic, professional and community service; recognition by faculty, staff, students and administration; and lasting contributions to the college. The award was first presented in 1993. Each recipient’s name is added to the William L. Parker Award perpetual plaque located in the Administration Building.