CAPPS Hall of Fame STAR Awards

CAPPS created the CAPPS Hall of Fame STAR Awards in 2009 to honor its dedicated members. Recipients of the STAR Awards, who over the years have been so generous with their time and resources, have helped CAPPS grow into the sector leader that it is today. With their leadership and “can do” attitude, our sector in California has grown to be more than 400,000 students strong with over 2,000 schools.

What Makes Someone A STAR?

Supporters of CAPPS over a long period of time.

Tireless in their efforts to promote our sector.

Absolute in their dedication to education and students.

Role models for our sector’s leaders

2024

Konstantin Gourji

Founder and CEO 

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts 

Watch the Tribute Video ~ Click Here

2021

David Vice

President and Chief Executive Officer

Asher and IntelliTec Colleges

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2019

Jim Buffington
Jim Buffington

Watch the award ceremony, recorded on October 10, 2019 in Long Beach, CA.

Watch the tribute video created by Jim’s friends and colleagues.

2018

2017

Rick Wood 2017
Rick Wood

Watch the video shown during the awards ceremony.

2016

2015

2014

Greg Nathanson
Greg Nathanson
David Pyle
David A. Pyle

2013

2012

Elizabeth J. Schaefer and Robert H. Schaefer at R&J Anniversary Party
Elizabeth J. Schaefer & Robert H. Schaefer

2011

Roy O. Hurd
Roy O. Hurd
Roger J. Williams
Roger J. Williams

2010

William C. Clohan
William C. Clohan
Marsha Fuerst
Marsha Fuerst
Michael D. Perry
Michael D. Perry

2009

Colleen Buffington
Colleen Buffington
Norma Ford
Norma Ford
Dean Johnston
Dean Johnston
Dick Nathanson
Dick Nathanson
Gary Yasuda
Gary Yasuda