Peer Recognition Awards
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 are closed for 2020 and will reopen in April 2021.
| Award | Description | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Fame: Staff Member of Year | Consistently 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 Year | Consistently exemplifies the University's mission of integrity, collaboration, respect & high level customer service; been with University at least 2 years. | $100 |
| Overton Leadership | Honoring 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 |
| Pinnacle | Demonstrated leadership, vision and commitment to excellence; on a path of continuous learning through professional development. | $100 |
| Professional Excellence | Exceptional execution above & beyond assigned duties; supportive interactions within their department and between campus departments; exemplary interaction with the outside community. | $100 |
2020 Peer Recognition Award Winners
2020 Peer Recognition Award Winners
| Award | Winner | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Community Award (3-Legged Stool) | Jackson Szeto | School of Medicine Clinical Skills Center |
| Hall of Fame | Jacquelyn Gist | University Career Services |
| Hall of Fame | Janette Goins | TraCS Institute, School of Nursing |
| Overton Leadership | Shannon Eubanks | Political Science |
| Overton Leadership | Brandon Washington | Equal Opportunity & Compliance |
| Perfect Addition | Kayla Gardner | Allied Health |
| Perfect Addition | Mark Wampole | Information Technology Services |
| Pinnacle | Toska Cooper | Injury Prevention Research Center |
| Pinnacle | Stephenie McIntyre | University Career Services |
| Professional Excellence | Jarveal Baker | Honors Carolina |
| Professional Excellence | Tyler Handfinger | University Development |
| Professional Excellence | Clare Lorch | Carolina Community Garden |
| Professional Excellence | Yesenia Pedro Vicente | The Graduate School |
2019 Peer Recognition Award Winners
2019 Peer Recognition Award Winners
| Award | Winner | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Hall of Fame: Staff Member of Year | Roman Tadesse | School of Dentistry |
| Hall of Fame: Staff Member of Year | Angelica Figueroa | University Advancement |
| Perfect Addition: Staff Member of Year | Erin Kelley | Arts & Sciences Foundation |
| Perfect Addition: Staff Member of Year | Mariel Eaves | LGBTQ Center |
| Pinnacle | Vivane Lanos | Office of the Dean of Students |
| Pinnacle | Jaci Field | Athletics |
| Overton Leadership | Dawna Jones | Office of the Dean of Students |
| Overton Leadership | Terry Brewer | Building Services |
| Professional Excellence | Melissa Green | Allied Health Services |
| Professional Excellence | Teri Smith | School of Public Health |
| Professional Excellence | Priya Kearney | Kenan-Flagler Business School |
| Professional Excellence | Katherine Cresante | Allied Health Services |
2018 Peer Recognition Award Winners
2018 Peer Recognition Award Winners
| Award | Winner | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Back Office | Deveda Eubanks | Comparative Medicine |
| Back Office | Cheryl Gerringer | Workforce Strategy, Equity and Engagement |
| Back Office | Corey Sanders | Gillings School of Public Health |
| Big Buddy | Cheryl Stout | Transportation & Parking |
| Big Buddy | Gloria Thomas | Carolina Women's Center |
| Call of Duty | Catherine Kronk | Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases |
| Call of Duty | Maria Romano | Craniofacial Center |
| Call of Duty | Sherryl Seigfreid | Information Technology Services |
| Congeniality | Manny Coker-Schwimmer | Sheps Center for Health Services Research |
| Congeniality | Robin King | School of Nursing |
| Congeniality | Sarah Wackerhagen | Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute |
| Customer Service | Shaketha Edwards | School of Medicine |
| Customer Service | Angie King | Athletics |
| Milestone | Kathy Dutton | Athletics |
| Milestone | Rodney Morris | Athletics |
| Rookie | Erin Edwards | School of Medicine |
| Rookie | Patricia Harris | School of Education |
| Self-Improvement | Dawn O'Neal | School of Nursing |
| Unsung Hero | Rhonda Beatty | Carolina Center for Public Service |
| Unsung Hero | Timothy Blackmon | School of Nursing |
| Unsung Hero | Nate Hilton | Athletics |
