Awards & Recognition
Nominate a worthy individual or family for the following awards:
The purpose and function of this committee shall be:
- Annually provide recommended individuals to the 91ÇÑ×Ó President for:
- Distinguished Service Award
- Distinguished Alumni Awards (one per School)
- Distinguished Young Alumni Awards (one per School)
- Family Tree recipient
- Faculty Recognition Awards, including Teaching Excellence Award
- Staff Recognition Awards
- Coordinate, as appropriate, with those responsible for Commencement (TEA recipient and/or Distinguished Service Award) and Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon.
- Solicit, review, and screen nominations of eligible faculty and staff for the annual recognition awards; make recommendations to the President.
Alignment to 91ÇÑ×Ó 2030 Strategic Plan
Priority 1: Student Access, Experience, and Success
1.F) Build lifelong connections that support post-graduation success and deepen alumni engagement, support, and pride.
Priority 2: Academic Excellence and Workforce Readiness
2.B) Invest in faculty and staff to strengthen teaching excellence and ongoing professional growth.
Priority 3: Organizational Culture and Institutional Vitality
3.A) Foster a positive and collaborative workplace culture that emphasizes transparency, professional development, and engagement.
3.E) Enhance employee satisfaction and engagement by creating a supportive environment where employees feel recognized and appreciated.
3.F) Strengthen institutional identity through intentional programming and experiences, consistent branding and marketing, and uniform messaging and outreach.
Priority 4: Regional Leadership and Impact
4.D) Enhance alumni relationships to strengthen connections and opportunities across the state and region.
Current Members:
- Dr. Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly, VPAA, Co-Chair
- Alex Helmbrecht, Director of College Relations, Co-Chair
- Katie Digmann, Director of Alumni Relations and Development
- Dr. John Ritzen, School of PSAS Tenured Faculty Member
- Kinsley Mason, School of BMS Faculty Member
- Dr. Tracy Nobiling, School of Liberal Arts Tenured Faculty Member
- Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht, Dean of Professional Studies and Applied Sciences
- Dr. Shaunda French-Collins, Dean of Business, Math, and Science
- Dr. Jim Margetts, Dean of Liberal Arts
- Dr. Austen Stephens, Dean of Student Affairs
- Gabi Perez-Patterson, Director of Admissions Recruiting
- Dr. Mike Leite, Golden Eagle representative