Award Recipients Archive
Excellence Awards
| Award | Year | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| Presidential Excellence Award |
2016 | Tony Poteet, Campus Planning & Design Jeannie Smith, Finance |
| 2017 | Dr. Timothy Hnat, Center for Excellence MD2K | |
| 2018 | Pam Cash, External Relations | |
| 2021 | Barbara Thomas, University Libraries | |
| 2022 | Helen Johnson, Office of the Provost | |
| 2023 | Jenna Koestler, Academic Advising | |
| 2024 | Amanda Rodino, Disability Resources for Students | |
| TIAA Excellence Award |
2016 | Jan Brownlee, Academic Affairs Colis Chambers, Student Affairs Candy Donald, Lambuth/Academic Affairs Angela Fair, Research Maddie Griffith, External Relations Walter Hoehn, Information Technology Services Kristan Kelly, Athletics Russell Teague, Business & Finance Corina Walker, Development |
| 2017 | Mary Earhart-Brown, Research Kristil Davis, Business & Finance Mary Ann Dawson, President's Units Kimberly House, Athletics Ralph Koroly, Information Technology Services Julia Rhodes, Student Affairs Karen Smith, Academic Affairs Monique Udell, External Relations LaGerra Williams, Development |
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| 2018 | Sammie Ballard, Operations & Facilities Cody Behles, Research & Innovation Yolanda Hawkins, Information Technology Services Robynn Hopkins, Business & Finance Marcallina James, Student Affairs Tarit Lim, President's Units Adam Mendez, Athletics Kyle Nixon, Academic Affairs Daniel Vacanti, Development Zoe Vu, External Relations |
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| 2021 | Stephanie Beasley, President's Units Eric Fredricks, Athletics Chuck Gallina, External Relations Becky McCoy, Advancement Derek Myers, Business & Finance Rebecca Nelson, Information Technology Services Amanda Rodino, Student Academic Success Kellie Watson, Research & Innovation Darren Wibberding, Academic Affairs |
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| 2022 |
Becky Amos, Information Technology Services |
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| 2023 |
Michael Carter, Information Technology Services |
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| First Horizon Excellence Award | 2024 |
Hilary DeLuco, Academic Affairs |
| Community Service Outreach Award |
2016 | Bill Harbin, Campus Planning & Design |
| 2017 | Iliana Ricelli, Human Resources | |
| 2018 | Lauren Williams, Research and Innovation | |
| 2021 | Jaclyn Rodriguez, First Scholars | |
| 2022 | Ryan Wade, Multicultural Affairs | |
| 2023 | James Fyke, Police Services | |
| TIAA Community Service Outreach Award | 2024 | Kelsey Ryan, University Middle School |
Harriet R. Montgomery Customer Service Excellence Award
| Month/Year | Division | Recipient |
|---|---|---|
| July 2016 | Business & Finance | Ilene Hogan, Bursar's Office |
| August 2016 | Academic Affairs | Janis Lamar, Economics |
| September 2016 | Student Affairs | Kiara Jones, Conference and Event Services |
| October 2016 | Academic Affairs | Betty Wiley, Sociology |
| November 2016 | Business & Finance | Bill Harbin, Campus Planning & Design |
| December 2016 | Athletics | Melissa Norris, Men's Basketball |
| January 2017 | Academic Affairs | Joseph Biggers, Center for Excellence M2DK |
| February 2017 | Information Technology Services | James Hudson, ITS Desktop Support |
| March 2017 | Business & Finance | Ed Antoniak, Procurement & Contract Services |
| April 2017 | Academic Affairs | Dale Williams, English |
| May 2017 | President's Units, External Relations, Research, & Development |
Latosha Dexter, Office of Legal Counsel |
| June 2017 | Academic Affairs | Jessica Kelso, College of Arts and Sciences |
| July 2017 | Business & Finance | Brenda Butler, Bursar's Office |
| August 2017 | Academic Affairs | Kathy Johnson, Space Planning |
| September 2017 | Student Affairs | Jessie Dickert, Student Leadership |
| October 2017 | Academic Affairs | Patsy Krech, College of Arts & Sciences |
| November 2017 | Business & Finance | Haneefah Holden-Muhammad, Human Resources |
| December 2017 | Athletics | Robynn Hopkins, Athletic Business Office |
| January 2018 | Academic Affairs | Isaiah Surbrook, Herff College of Engineering |
| February 2018 | Information Technology Services | Yolanda Hawkins, ITS Desktop Support |
| March 2018 | Business & Finance | Susan Boyce, Financial Planning |
| April 2018 | Academic Affairs | Tricia Simmons, Mathematics |
| May 2018 | President's Units, External Relations, Research, & Development |
John Michael Ryall, Office of Legal Counsel |
| June 2018 | Academic Affairs | Gregory Woods, University Libraries |
| July 2018 | Operations & Facilities | Amelia Cole, Campus Planning & Design |
| August 2018 | Academic Affairs | Connie Diffee, Philosophy |
| September 2018 | Student Affairs | Marta Lopez-Flohr, Career Services |
| October 2018 | Academic Affairs | Lisa Warmath, UofM Lambuth Campus |
| November 2018 | Business & Finance | Danny Linton, Human Resources |
| December 2018 | Academic Affairs | Abby Gardner, School of Law |
| January 2019 | Operations & Facilities | James Stanley, Physical Plant |
| February 2019 | Information Technology Services | Pat Prahalathan, Web and Mobile Services |
| March 2019 | Academic Affairs | Renee Cogar, Institute for Intelligent Systems |
| April 2019 | President's Units, External Relations, Research & Innovation, & Development |
Holly Snyder, Marketing & Communications |
| May 2019 | Academic Affairs | Paulette Wilkerson, Anthropology |
| June 2019 | Athletics | Marc Hohorst, Athletics Equipment |
| July 2019 | Operations & Facilities | Bobbie Griffin, Physical Plant |
| August 2019 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Courtney Brafford, UofM Global |
| September 2019 | Information Technology Services | Rachael Cottam, Desktop Support Services |
| October 2019 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Bridgette Decent, Institutional Research |
| November 2019 | Business & Finance | Courtney Dickinson, Campus Planning & Design |
| December 2019 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Victoria Tardugno, College of Arts & Sciences |
| January 2020 | Business & Finance | Melissa Ramage, Business & Finance Support |
| February 2020 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Shahin Samiei, Center for Excellence M2DK |
| March 2020 | President's Units, External Relations, Research & Innovation, & Advancement |
Jazmine Phillips, Marketing & Communications |
| April 2020 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Dr. Rebecca Scott, Campus School |
| May 2020 | Athletics | Tammy DeGroff, Athletics Media |
| June 2020 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Alison Brown, Office of the Dean of Students |
| July 2020 | Business & Finance | Shanna Savell, Auxiliary & Financial Operations |
| August 2020 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Kelsey Ryan, Fraternity & Sorority Life |
| September 2020 | Information Technology Services | Tony Pearson, Desktop Support Services |
| October 2020 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Ora Taylor-Strowder, Office of the Vice President of Student Academic Success |
| November 2020 | Business & Finance | Vanessa Wright, Physical Plant |
| December 2020 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Casey Parkman, University Libraries |
| January 2021 | President's Units, External Relations, Research & Innovation, & Advancement |
Marty Deull, Marketing & Communications |
| February 2021 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Ariana Glantz, Educational Initiatives |
| March 2021 | Business & Finance | Paige Richmond, Human Resources |
| April 2021 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Frances Breland, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders |
| May 2021 | Athletics | Darrell Turner, Sports Medicine |
| June 2021 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Laurie Snyder, College of Communication & Fine Arts |
| July 2021 | Business & Finance | Nick Conway, University Center |
| August 2021 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Jameshia Jamison, Graduate Admissions |
| September 2021 | Information Technology Services | Aaron Boatwright, Desktop Support Services |
| October 2021 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Angela Norwood, Academic Advising Center |
| November 2021 | Business & Finance | Linda Heide, Grants Accounting |
| December 2021 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Lyndsey Rush, Computer Science/Center for Excellence MD2K |
| January 2022 | President's Units, External Relations, Research & Innovation, & Advancement |
Ellery Cole, Advancement Communication |
| February 2022 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Brooke Willis, Lipman Early Learning & Research Center |
| March 2022 | Business & Finance | Andrea Spencer, Human Resources |
| April 2022 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Manisha Heard-Weems, Career Services |
| May 2022 | Athletics | Daron Schoenrock, Baseball |
| June 2022 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Geraldine Burton, Loewenberg College of Nursing |
| July 2022 | Business & Finance | Suprena Grear, Human Resources |
| August 2022 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Linda Hall, Multicultural Affairs |
| September 2022 | Information Technology Services | Edward Harding, Business Integration Services |
| October 2022 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Jamion McNeil, Educational Support Program |
| November 2022 | Business & Finance | Jamilah Harris, Lambuth Business Service Center |
| December 2022 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Glynda Luttman, World Languages & Literatures |
| January 2023 | President's Units, External Relations, Research & Innovation, & Advancement |
Catherine Cupido, Marketing & Communication |
| February 2023 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | James Singleton, University Libraries |
| March 2023 | Business & Finance | Amanda Virag, Housing & Residence Life |
| April 2023 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Jennifer Mueller, Counseling, Education Psychology & Research |
| May 2023 | Athletics | Nicholas Higgins, Weight Room Operations |
| June 2023 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Betsy Jasper, Fogelman College of Business & Economics |
| July 2023 | Business & Finance | Julie Green, Conference and Event Services |
| August 2023 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Roderick Burns, University Libraries |
| September 2023 | Information Technology Services | Beau Staples, ITS Support Teaching and Learning |
| October 2023 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Jaclyn Rodriguez, First Generation Student Success |
| November 2023 | Business & Finance | Maggie Bowers, Student Financial Aid |
| December 2023 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Tara Buchannan, Disability Resources for Students |
| January 2024 | President's Units, External Relations, Research & Innovation, & Advancement |
Darren Wibberding, Office of Legal Counsel |
| February 2024 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Stephanie Johnson, Academic Advising |
| March 2024 | Business & Finance | Swazoo Claybon, Campus Planning & Design |
| April 2024 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Dr. Meghan Pfeiffer, CARES |
| May 2024 | Athletics | Lauren Hillman, Football |
| June 2024 | Academic Affairs/Student Academic Success | Nikaila Morrison, First Scholars |
| July 2024 | Business & Finance and Information Technology Services | Gerry Keen, Office of Facilities Development |
| August 2024 | Academic Affairs/Enrollment Management/Student Academic Success/Student Affairs | Alexandria Bassett, Housing & Residence Life |
| September 2024 | Business & Finance and Information Technology Services | Maria Acosta, Human Resources |
| October 2024 | Academic Affairs/Enrollment Management/Student Academic Success/Student Affairs | Betsy Loe, Herff College of Engeineering |
| November 2024 | Business & Finance and Information Technology Services | Denise Price, Space Planning & Utilization |
| December 2024 | Academic Affairs/Enrollment Management/Student Affairs | Carol Laney, Office of the Registrar |