NDSU Staff Senate and the Office of Human Resources have announced the recipients of the annual Staff Recognition Awards.

The honors recognize outstanding achievement on the job; exceptional contributions toward effective and efficient operations; outstanding service to other employees, students or visitors; and distinguished efforts in staff development or recognition.

“Each year, Staff Senate’s staff recognition committee reviews dozens of nominations that tell stories of staff taking on extra responsibilities, building strong relationships and serving the university in a number of ways,” said Staff Senate president Elizabeth Cronin, Agriculture Communication administrative assistant and conference coordinator. “It is inspiring to see the impact staff have at NDSU, and this year’s nominations were especially strong. Thank you to everyone who shared the story of a staff member who makes a difference here – and congratulations to all our nominees.”

Honorees include:

Administrative/Managerial

Jill Spacek, Office of Human Resources

Professional

Cindy Eleson, Office of the Vice President for Research an Creative Activity

Kylie Hall, Department of Public Health

Chris Hamre, Facilities Management

Technical

Linda Kuster, Extension food and nutrition

Office Support

Holly Halvorson, Extension Center for 4-H Youth Development

Lori Peterson, College of Health Professions dean’s office

Jessica Rose, Department of Animal Sciences

Crafts/Trades

Brian Boyle, Facilities Management

Services

Lorie Eichele, Facilities Management

Team Award

NDSU Libraries Research and Instruction

Members include Beth Twomey, Adam Elznic, Steve Jeffery, Nicole Juve, Maddison Melquist, Robert Tolliver and Al Bernardo

Individual awardees receive $250, while the team award recipient receives $600 to be divided among its members.

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