Staff Awards
UMD created the Unit Staff Awards to recognize exceptional service in leadership on the job, customer focus, and quality of service. Performance that merits the award reflects a high level of dedication to the University, campus, unit, and department.
SCSE consistently has a strong turnout of very thoughtful nominations and we encourage people to continue in this effort. In addition to accolades, recipients receive a $250 cash award.
A link to the nomination form will be posted here when available. Award winners are chosen twice a year during the spring and fall semesters.
SCSE AWARD RECIPIENTS
Fall 2024
- Barbara Sydow
- Olivia Mesedahl
- Margarita Quinchia-Rios
Spring 2024
- Tina Cross
- Erinn Rasmusson
- Darrell Anderson
Fall 2023
- Jeanne Rydberg
- Michael Jacob
- Julia Agnich
Spring 2023
- Oscar Toftegaard
- Amy Kireta
- RaeAnn Jones
Fall 2022
- Jennifer Johnson
- Geraldine Hughes
- Jason Agnich
Spring 2022
- April Finkenhoefer
- Carrie Misuraco
- Sanna Shields
Fall 2021
- Valerie Coit - Marketing & Communications Professional 2
- Stormi Davis-Hagadone, Graduate Program Coordinator with the Biology Department
- Lori Lucia, Office/Admin Services Supervisor with the Computer Science Department
Spring 2021
- Darrell Anderson – Research Professional 3
- Michele Hatcher – Student Services Program Specialist 2
- Frank Maragi – Administrative Associate 3
Fall 2020
- Betsy Behning, Human Resources Professional, SCSE Dean's Office
- Alicia Heil, Research Professional 3, Biology Department
- Connor Pride, Executive Administration Specialist and Graduate Program Coordinator, Mathematics & Statistics Department
Spring 2020
- Sandy Meints, Financial Professional 3, SCSE Dean's Office
- Helen Sandwick, Executive Office and Administrative Specialist, Aerospace Studies/AFROTC Program
- Lisa Sundberg, Maritime Worker 2, Large Lakes Observatory
Fall 2019
- Julie DeRoche, Executive Office and Administrative Specialist, Chemical Engineering Department
- Nick Lamon, Research Professional 3, Biology Department
- Rual Lee, Captain, Large Lakes Observatory
Spring 2019
- Michael Plante, Lab Services Coordinator, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department
- Sanna Shields, Executive Office and Administrative Specialist, Civil Engineering Department
- Patty Sutliff-Opoien, Finance Professional 2, Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Fall 2018
- Valerie Coit, Communications Specialist, SCSE Dean's Office
- Cindy Gustafson, Executive Secretary, Mathematics & Statistics Department
- Mae Siljendahl, Executive Office and Administrative Specialist, SCSE Dean's Office
Spring 2018
- Kim Becker, Graduate Program Coordinator, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department
- Dawna Carlberg, Executive Secretary, Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
- Michele Hatcher, Advising Director/Associate to the Dean, SCSE Advising & Academic Services
Fall 2017
- Barb Sydow, Accountant, Civil Engineering and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Departments
- Kathy Stewart, Sr. Office & Administration Service Supervisor, Biology Department
- Lyndon Ramrattan, Lab Services Coordinator, Chemical Engineering Department