Staff Excellence Award
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS!
STAFF: MIKE SHIPE
ADMINISTRATOR: DARCY MCBRIDE
It is clear that Darcy and Mike demonstrate a strong commitment to the Stark Campus. Both were described in their award nominations as “reliable and dependable, the epitome of a team player.”
On behalf of everyone at Kent State Stark, we thank you, Darcy and Mike, for your impeccable dedication to the campus and congratulate you on this well-earned award!
Each year Kent State University at Stark recognizes outstanding staff members as nominated by their peers.
One award is given to an outstanding staff member, and one award is given to an outstanding administrator.
2020 STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD NOMINATION PROCEDURES
The Staff Excellence Award Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Staff Excellence Award. Full and part-time employees are eligible to be nominated.
Deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 13, 2020 at 5 p.m.
All Kent State Stark faculty and staff are eligible to nominate staff members who they feel meet the following criteria:
- Gives 100% effort
- Demonstrates a positive attitude
- Shows a strong commitment to their job and to Kent State University
- Continuously helps others
- Is dependable, conscientious and caring
- Exceeds job and workload demands
- Works easily with people; collegial
- Motivates others
Include examples of your experiences with the nominee and a detailed explanation on how he or she demonstrates the above criteria. Include at least two specific, concrete instances where the candidate has demonstrated excellence.
SAVE THE DATE!
Staff Excellence Award Ceremony
Will be rescheduled.
2020 NOMINEES
STAFF
- Debra Crimi
- Mike Shipe
- Debbie Stimer
ADMINISTRATORS
- Kelsey Kalgreen
- Darcy McBride
- Stephanie Monastra
- Sarah Schmidt
COMMITTEE CONTACT
Ellen Reber
330-244-3449
ereber@kent.edu
2020 Staff Excellence Award Committee Members:
- Ellen Reber*
- Katie Baer*
- Julie Spotts*
- Jim Seelye
*While staff committee members can be nominated, they are not eligible to receive an award.
PAST STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD RECIPIENTS
2019:
Staff: Ellen Reber
Administrator: Ryan Bucher
2018:
Staff: Theresa Huber
Administrator: Shaan Fowler
2017:
Staff: Stephanie Tarver
Administrator: Kristin Wray
2016:
Staff: Bobbi Groves
Administrator: Jared Weber
2015:
Staff: Bud Middleton
Administrator: Lisa Hart
2014:
Staff: Mary Birtalan
Administrator: Katie Baer
2013:
Staff: Jeff Leadbetter
Administrator: Gail Pukys
2012:
Staff: Sylvia Smith
Administrator: Connie Kramer
2011:
Staff: Stephanie Tarver
Administrator: Kristi Yerian
2010:
Staff: Terri Blasiman
Administrator: Julie Spotts
2009:
Staff: Lori Shankel
Administrator: Jason Piatt
2008:
Staff: Sharon Schreffler
Administrator: Willie Shoemaker