Employee Recognition Awards

Unsung Hero Award

The Unsung Hero Award recognizes Division of Finance and Administration employees who consistently provide outstanding service/exemplary job performance without any expectation of recognition. The recipient shows continuous and tireless efforts of commitment and dependability while maintaining the highest ethical standards. The recipient of this award may be unaware of the valuable contribution they make and how others consider them as a vital member of the team.

Recipients

2023

Jenene Lewis               Human Resources

Guy Rhodes                 Facilities Planning and Construction

2022

Mary Fowler-Hughes   Information Technology Services

Nathan Mills                  Facilities Management

2021

Damien Allen                Institutional Research     

Lisa McDaniel                Information Technology Services

2020      

Michael Goad                Facilities Management

Kimberly Wilson            Office of the Bursar

Rising Star Award

The Rising Star Award recognizes Division of Finance and Administration employees who show a passion for their work and willingness to go "above and beyond" to reach identified goals. The recipient provides exceptional customer service, maintains a positive attitude and shows initiative.

Recipients

2023

Tonia Andrews             RUC, Office of the Bursar

Walker Nowers            Information Technology Services

2022

Stephanie Coles          RUC

Allison Gallimore        Controller's Office

2021

Vincent Moore              Facilities Management    

Kevin McDowell            Procurement & Contracts

2020      

Jeremy Jennings           Information Technology Services

Sarah Farmer                 Payroll Department

Innovation Award

The Innovation Award recognizes Division of Finance & Administration employees who display leadership and dedication in promoting innovation on campus. The recipient demonstrates excellence in the application of existing or new technology in the development of new services or business processes and/or improvements to existing services or business processes.

Recipients

2023

Hunter Malcom            Procurement & Contracts

2022

Aaron Weeks                Information Technology Services

2021

Daniel McKay                Information Technology Services

2020      

Don Hall                         Information Technology Services

Connie Leathers            Information Technology Services

Jo Ann Alger                 Facilities Management

Last Updated: 8/23/2023