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Peer Recognition Awards

Staff awards are open to any UNC-Chapel Hill staff member (permanent or temporary, full or part-time) who deserves recognition.

Nominations will open again in April 2024.

Nominations may be made at https://go.unc.edu/peer-recognition-2023

Award Categories

AwardDescriptionAward Amount
Community Award: 3-Legged StoolNominees should be individuals who inspire creativity; promote harmony and partnerships within the University community; inspire teamwork, cooperation and participation; demonstrate new approaches to current processes; encourage, mentor and build bridges; form alliances to work collectively; or any other significant community building activities.
$100
Hall of Famer: Staff Member of YearConsistently exemplifies University's mission of integrity, collaboration, respect & high level customer service; been with University at least 5 years.
$100
Perfect Addition: Staff Member of YearConsistently exemplifies the University's mission of integrity, collaboration, respect & high level customer service; been with University less than 2 years.
$100
Overton LeadershipHonoring the memory of Jackie Overton, beloved Forum Chair; honoring individuals who lead their unit and the University through involvement in staff issues, committee work, teamwork and professional development of peers; nominees should demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, inspire and involve others, and work to insure their impact is long-lasting.
$100
PinnacleDemonstrated leadership, vision and commitment to excellence; on a path of continuous learning through professional development.
$100
Professional ExcellenceExceptional execution above & beyond assigned duties; supportive interactions within their department and between campus departments; exemplary interaction with the outside community.
$100

2023 Peer Recognition Award Winners

AwardWinnerDepartment
Community Award (3-Legged Stool)Patrick PreudhommeCarolina Housing
Hall of FameSummer MontgomeryBiology
Hall of FameKim SpurrCollege of Arts & Sciences
Overton LeadershipJamila LunsfordComparative Medicine
Overton LeadershipCathy "Coop" Roberts-CooperCarolina Housing, Residential Learning
Perfect AdditionBecca GillisonCarolina Housing
Perfect AdditionJulianne HallChemistry
PinnacleJane McDanielMedical Student Education
PinnacleAdam ShireyHealth Sciences
Professional ExcellenceVaughn BookerITS - Education Technologies
Professional ExcellenceJudy OwenFrank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
Professional ExcellenceChris PendergrassCarolina Performing Arts
Professional ExcellenceMichelle SongSocial Medicine
Professional ExcellenceSloan ThompsonSexual Assault Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services

2022 Peer Recognition Award Winners

AwardWinnerDepartment
Community Award (3-Legged Stool)Rob BirrenkottSchool of Law
Staff Member of the Year: Hall of FamerRyan NeveEarth, Marine, and Environmental Sciences
Staff Member of the Year: Hall of FamerPam MorrisonSchool of Pharmacy
Staff Member of the Year: Perfect AdditionChristopher DaleyRenaissance Computing Institute
Staff Member of the Year: Perfect AdditionCrystal WuArts Everywhere
Professional ExcellenceKimi YinglingInnovate Carolina
Professional ExcellenceAli RamirezStudent Affairs, Dean of Students
Professional ExcellenceStephanie FormanHealth Policy & Management
Professional ExcellenceSusan PedersenGlobal Health & Infectious Disease
Overton LeadershipLogan BrackettBiology
Overton LeadershipDr. Valerie TanAllied Health Sciences
PinnacleDr. Jennifer DeNealEthics & Policy

2021 Peer Recognition Award Winners

AwardWinnerDepartment
Community Award (3-Legged Stool)Jeffrey FuchsUniversity Bands, Music
Hall of FameMelissa HobgoodGillings School of Public Health
Hall of FameJoyce LoftinHistory
Overton LeadershipDr. Shauna HarrisSchool of Education
Overton LeadershipKatie ThornsvardGillings School of Global Public Health
Perfect AdditionCalvin GrantChemistry
Perfect AdditionMandy MeltonChemistry
PinnacleAnna EngelkeApplied Physical Sciences
PinnacleEbony JohnsonInstitute for Arts & Humanities
Professional ExcellenceMegan BrockettSchool of Medicine
Professional ExcellenceTimothy BlackmonSchool of Nursing
Professional ExcellenceMegan WhitakerCarolina Performing Arts
Professional ExcellenceJessica WilkinsonKenan Institute for Private Enterprise

2020 Peer Recognition Award Winners

AwardWinnerDepartment
Community Award (3-Legged Stool)Jackson SzetoSchool of Medicine Clinical Skills Center
Hall of FameJacquelyn GistUniversity Career Services
Hall of FameJanette GoinsTraCS Institute, School of Nursing
Overton LeadershipShannon EubanksPolitical Science
Overton LeadershipBrandon WashingtonEqual Opportunity & Compliance
Perfect AdditionKayla GardnerAllied Health
Perfect AdditionMark WampoleInformation Technology Services
PinnacleToska CooperInjury Prevention Research Center
PinnacleStephenie McIntyreUniversity Career Services
Professional ExcellenceJarveal BakerHonors Carolina
Professional ExcellenceTyler HandfingerUniversity Development
Professional ExcellenceClare LorchCarolina Community Garden
Professional ExcellenceYesenia Pedro VicenteThe Graduate School

 

2019 Peer Recognition Award Winners

AwardWinnerDepartment
Community Award (3-Legged Stool)Beverly GarciaCenter for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Hall of Fame: Staff Member of YearRoman TadesseSchool of Dentistry
Hall of Fame: Staff Member of YearAngelica FigueroaUniversity Advancement
Perfect Addition: Staff Member of YearErin KelleyArts & Sciences Foundation
Perfect Addition: Staff Member of YearMariel EavesLGBTQ Center
PinnacleVivane LanosOffice of the Dean of Students
PinnacleJaci FieldAthletics
Overton LeadershipDawna JonesOffice of the Dean of Students
Overton LeadershipTerry BrewerBuilding Services
Professional ExcellenceMelissa GreenAllied Health Services
Professional ExcellenceTeri SmithSchool of Public Health
Professional ExcellencePriya KearneyKenan-Flagler Business School
Professional ExcellenceKatherine CresanteAllied Health Services

 

 

2018 Peer Recognition Award Winners

AwardWinnerDepartment
Community Award (3-Legged Stool)Baskin CooperArts & Sciences Information Services
Back OfficeDeveda EubanksComparative Medicine
Back OfficeCheryl GerringerWorkforce Strategy, Equity and Engagement
Back OfficeCorey SandersGillings School of Public Health
Big BuddyCheryl StoutTransportation & Parking
Big BuddyGloria ThomasCarolina Women's Center
Call of DutyCatherine KronkInstitute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases
Call of DutyMaria RomanoCraniofacial Center
Call of DutySherryl SeigfreidInformation Technology Services
CongenialityManny Coker-SchwimmerSheps Center for Health Services Research
CongenialityRobin KingSchool of Nursing
CongenialitySarah WackerhagenFrank Porter Graham Child Development Institute
Customer ServiceShaketha EdwardsSchool of Medicine
Customer ServiceAngie KingAthletics
MilestoneKathy DuttonAthletics
MilestoneRodney MorrisAthletics
RookieErin EdwardsSchool of Medicine
RookiePatricia HarrisSchool of Education
Self-ImprovementDawn O'NealSchool of Nursing
Unsung HeroRhonda BeattyCarolina Center for Public Service
Unsung HeroTimothy BlackmonSchool of Nursing
Unsung HeroNate HiltonAthletics