Weinberg College Staff Recognition Awards
The Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences is pleased to award the following Staff Recognition Awards on an annual basis. These awards will be announced at the Dean’s Annual Staff Appreciation Ceremony in the fall. Review past winners of these awards.
Nominee review and selection
The Weinberg Staff Advisory Board reviews all nominations and selects the award winners. Board members recuse themselves from nominations for all award categories.
Eligibility requirements and nomination deadlines
The Dean's Excellence Award
This award honors an outstanding staff member employed within the College for more than three years. This person has shown that they are exemplary in communication, service focus, efficiency, and leadership. They also consistently demonstrate an outward focus and assist and represent their department, the College, and the University in a positive manner.
Nomination procedure:
- Online nomination form.
- Nominations should be 2-3 paragraphs in length and should be submitted by the employee’s direct supervisor, Department Chair, or Program Director.
- Deadline to submit nominations: September 15
Weinberg Community Excellence Award
This award recognizes a College staff member who positively represents their department or program by consistently displaying approachability and a welcoming demeanor to students, faculty, and staff. This person also contributes to a positive work environment and a feeling of community in Weinberg College by demonstrating collegiality, energy, and enthusiasm.
Nomination procedure:
- Online nomination form.
- Nominations should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. Non-supervisors may
nominate other staff for the Community Excellence Award. - Deadline to submit nominations: September 15
Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position
This award honors an outstanding staff member, employed in their new position within the College for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years. This person has achieved excellence in their new position in the College in a relatively short period of time. They possess excellent initiative, resourcefulness, adaptability, and coachability. In addition, they are very efficient, have excellent service focus, and are viewed as a wonderful addition to a department or program.
Nomination procedure:
- Online nomination form.
- Nominations should be 2-3 paragraphs in length and should be submitted by the employee’s direct supervisor, Department Chair, or Program Director.
- Deadline to submit nominations: September 15
Past winners
2017
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Patti FitzGibbons
- Community Excellence Award: Thomas Bateman and Kiley Morgan
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Emily Green and Jill Mannor
2016
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Marsha Coffey
- Community Excellence Award: Pamela Beck and Sam Ritchey
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Pamela Straw and Phil Hoskins
2015
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Yvette Davis
- Community Excellence Award: Cheryl Jue and Meghann Reynolds
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Jasmine Hatten and Ryan Sawicki
2014
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Jennifer Britton
- Community Excellence Award: Tricia Liu and Pamela Villalovoz
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Carlos Ballinas and Tory Helgeson
2013
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Kathleen Arbuckle
- Community Excellence Award: Marjorie McDonald and Emily Gilbert
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Erin Flinn and Michelle Obuhanich
2012
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Cecile-Anne Sison
- Community Excellence Award: Jane Holt, Jennie Woodring
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Cheryl Albiniak, Joanna Maravilla-Cano
2011
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Kathy Daniels
- Community Excellence Award: Cynthia Beth, Grant Darktower
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Cathy Neuses, Kisa Kowal
2010
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Sarah Ferrer
- Community Excellence Award: Mercedes Thomas, Charlene Wilke
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Jennifer Britton, Heather Mathy
2009
- The Dean's Excellence Award: Renee May
- Community Excellence Award: Natasha Dennison, Murielle Harris
- Meteor Award for Excellence in a New Position: Elizabeth Foster, Candice Weber
2008
- The Dean's Quality Award: Nathan Mead
- Sunshine Award: Julia Harris-Sacony, Judith Kasen, Carrie Middleton, Matthew Smith
- Meteor Award: Crystal Foster, Greg Jue
2007
- The Dean's Quality Award: Maura Costa
- Sunshine Award: Susan Hall, Leah Heintz, Ann Marshall, Melanie Rubin, Charles Nash, Ruth Schroeder
- Meteor Award: Sarah Walter