2023 Nominees

  • Behind the Scenes
    • Carolyn Sue Kerttu, Keweenaw Research Center
    • Mike Kowalczky, Facilities Management 
    • Jesse Latvala, Facilities Management
    • Emilie Sander, Student Leadership and Involvement 
    • Karen Wade, Center for Diversity and Inclusion
  • Innovation Award 
    • Alan Ollanketo, Provost Senior VP for Academic Affairs
  • Legacy Award  
    • The committee did not receive any nominations for this category this year.
  • Outstanding Leader
    • Ruth Archer, Continuous Improvement
    • Patrice Cobin, A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum
    • Mary Jennings, Rozsa Center for Performing Arts
    • Gail Kotajarvi-Gerard, Transportation Services 
    • Kellie Raffaelli, International Programs and Services 
  • Rookie Award
    • Bre Baker, Admissions
    • Kat Hanson, Financial Aid Administration
    • Hayden Henderson, Great Lakes Research Center
    • Tyson Kauppinen, Chemical Engineering
    • Kayla Michelson, Center for Diversity and Inclusion
    • Carrie Nielsen, Associate Vice President for Administration
    • Derek Saari, Facilities Management
    • Andrea Senyk, Chemical Engineering 
  • Serving Others
    • Heather Harry, Provost Senior VP for Academic Affairs 
    • Marie Lansberry, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
    • Allison Neely, Van Pelt and Opie Library 
    • Paige Short, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
  • Unsung Hero 
    • Samantha Almquist, General Athletics
    • Sulihat Aloba, Chemical Engineering
    • Samantha Butkovich, Facilities Management
    • Heather Harry, Provost Senior VP for Academic Affairs
    • Rachael Hathcoat, Center for Diversity and Inclusion
    • Margaret Landsparger, Center for Teaching and Learning
    • Steve Mintz, College of Sciences and Arts
    • Mariana Nakashima, International Programs and Services
    • Shelby Stubenrauch, Chemical Engineering
    • Elizabeth Weaver, Facilities Management
    • Brad Wells, Center for Educational Outreach