The purpose of this award is to promote and recognize excellence in job performance among University of Minnesota, Crookston Civil Service, AFSCME Clerical/Technical, and Teamster employees.

• 2012 - Donna Larson, Accountant, Business Office
• 2011 - Gary Willhite, director, Residental Life and Security Services
• 2010 - Laura Bell, lab services coordinator, Natural Resources
• 2009 - Theresa Helgeson, lab services coordinator, Horticulture
• 2008 - Rae French, program associate, Study Abroad
• 2007 - Peg Sherven, manager, Computer Help Desk
• 2006 - Jacquie Normandin, administrative aide, Human Resources
• 2005 - Stacey Grunewald, coordinator, Student Health Services
• 2004 - Sue Dwyer, word procession specialist, Publications and Design
• 2003 - John Zak, editor, University Relations
• 2002 - Don Wieland, senior operations engineer, Facilities Management
• 2001 - Kami (Trowbridge) Mattson, director, First Year Experience
• 2000 - Neal Benoit, maintenance carpenter, Residential Life
• 1999 - Sue Jacobson, senior lab service coordinator, Horticulture
• 1998 - Val Uttermark, student support services assistant, Office of the Registrar
• 1997 - Owen Williams, director, Library Services
• 1996 - Marlys Johnson
• 1995 - Ardis Thompson
• 1994 - Robert Jeska
• 1993 - Maria Sommerfeld
• 1992 - Jerry Rude
• 1991 - JoAnn Westburg
• 1990 - Jeff Sinks
• 1989 - Tom Feiro
• 1988 - JoAnn Geiselhart

Eligibility:

• All University of Minnesota, Crookston campus Civil Service, AFSCME Clerical/Technical, and Teamster employees
• A minimum of two full years of full-time (75% or above) employment at the University of Minnesota, Crookston
• No individual may receive the award more than one time during his or her employment.  Length of service shall not be a major criterion for selection.

Nominations:

Nominations may be made by the University of Minnesota, Crookston Campus administrators, faculty or staff. Individuals nominated, but not selected in prior years, may be renominated.

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