<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/outstandingcolleagues.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>02/19/2026</pubDate><title>Outstanding Colleagues Recognized</title><author/><image><img src="https://news.citruscollege.edu/news/images/pressreleaseimages/colleaguesawardrecipients26.jpg" alt="five staff members standing on the steps outside the lecture halls building, each holding a clear award plaque and smiling at the camera, with trees in the background"/></image><caption>The 2026 recipients of the Citrus College Outstanding Colleagues Award (pictured, L-R): Areej Qasqas, Tommy Reyes, Darla Ramirez, Gwen Harris and Elaine Lipiz Gonzalez, Ed.D.</caption><thumbnail/><featured/><display/><description>Five employees were honored with the inaugural Outstanding Colleagues Award, recognizing excellence, leadership and meaningful contributions that strengthen the campus community and support student success.</description></item>