Past Awardees: Chancellor's Award for Staff

2022

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award

Ron Idoko, Center on Race and Social Problems

Community Engagement Award

Tasha Peacock, Institute of Politics

Excellent Mentor Award

Jill Harvey, Swanson School of Engineering

Exceptional Early Career Achievement Award

Katie Belardi, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Innovation in Advancing Administrative and Operational Efficiency Award

Aurora Sharrard, Office of Sustainability

Outstanding Career Achievement Award

Lisa Cherok, College of Business Administration

Research Support Award

Katelyn Collinger, Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Student Impact Award

Andrea Zito, School of Education

University Engagement Award

Stephanie Hoogendoorn, Office of the Provost

2021

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award

Yetunde Olaore, Swanson School of Engineering

Community Engagement Award

Medina Jackson, Office of Child Development

Excellent Mentor Award

Justin Meyer, Division of Philanthropic and Alumni Engagement

Exceptional Early Career Achievement Award

Laura Winters, Office of the Provost

Innovation in Advancing Administrative and Operational Efficiency Award

Rochelle Woods, School of Education

Outstanding Career Achievement Award

Janet Delany, Pitt IT

Research Support Award

Sara Izzo, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Student Impact Award

Tiwanda Taylor, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

University Engagement Award

Andy Stephany, Department of Medicine

2018 - 2019

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Award

Karen J. Steffey, Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Information

Community Engagement Award

Noelle C. Conover, School of Medicine

Excellent Mentor Award

Lauren O. Wallace, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid

Early Career Achievement Award

Nazir Noori, University Center for International Affairs - Study Abroad

Research Support Award

Pete G. Chambers, Shared Research Support Services

Innovation in Advancing Administrative and Operational Efficiency Award

Brice Everett Lynn, University Center for International Affairs - Study Abroad

Outstanding Career Achievement Award

Denise Doswell, Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Business and Operations

Service to the University Community Award

Maureen M. Conrad, Public Safety

Student Impact Award

Dana C. Romano, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

University Engagement Award

Stacey L. Czerniejewski, Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

2017

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Award

Crystal McCormick Ware, University Library System

Community Engagement Award

Stephanie Fiely, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville

Excellent Mentor Award

Sarah Wagner, Study Abroad Office, University Center for International Studies

Early Impact Award

Misti McKeehen, Division of Student Affairs

Research Support Award

Elizabeth Hartigan, Department of Pediatrics

Innovation in Advancing Administrative and Operational Efficiency Award

Katherine Von Lehman, Office of International Studies, University Center for International Studies

Outstanding Career Achievement Award

Thomas Heidkamp, Mailing and Warehouse Services

Service to the University Community Award

Heather Camp, Department of Public Safety

Student Impact Award

Patrick Mullen, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

University Engagement Award

Lindsay Rodzwicz, Swanson School of Engineering

2016

Administrative and Operational Efficiency Award

Leo Constantino, Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration

Career Achievement Award

Margaret A. Havran, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

Community Impact Award

Troy Ross, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Diversity and Inclusion Award

Macrina Lelei, University Center for International Studies

Early Career Award

Elizabeth Stoyle, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

Institutional Citizenship Award

Thomas H. Misuraca, Office of Student Affairs

Mentoring Award

Joelleen Yerace, Office of Institutional Advancement

Research Impact Award

Shannon L. Valenti, Schools of Health Sciences, Clinical, and Translational Science Institute

Student Impact Award

James A. Lyle, Swanson School of Engineering

Support and Service to the University Award

William Mitchell, Sr., Office of Facilities Management

2015

Service to Community

Tami J. Haslett, Office of University Communications
Sharen M. Radzavich, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Brian K. Root, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

Service to the University

Philippa K. Carter, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Barbara J. Early, Department of Critical Care Medicine

2014

Service to Community

Donna J. Alexander, Office of Institutional Advancement
David E. Atkinson, Computing Services and Systems Development
Felix A. Catlin, Graduate School of Public Health
Adam P. Causgrove, Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
Ervin E. Dyer, Office of University Communications

Service to the University

Sheila E. Confer, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Kristin A. Hopkins, University Book Center
Christine B. Metil, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Holly J. Spittler, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

2013

Service to Community

Charles N. Staresinic, Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences

Service to the University

Kenyon R. Bonner, Division of Student Affairs
Sherry M. Brown, College of General Studies
Gina L. Huggins, Law School
Nick Mihailoff, Department of Biological Sciences
Cheryl A. Paul, Swanson School of Enginnering

2012

Service to Community

Peter L. DeNardis, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Penny M. Semaia, Department of Athletics

Service to the University

Natalie C. Arnold Blais, Graduate School of Public Health
Shawn E. Brooks, Division of Student Affairs
Christina L. Graham, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
J. Andrew Holmes, Swanson School of Engineering

2011

Service to Community

James P. Gallagher, School of Dental Medicinee
Christine E. Miller, School of Education
Bryan M. Valentine, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Marian E. Wencil-Tracey, University of Pittsburgh at Titusville

Service to the University

Kazi R. Islam, School of Medicine
David W. Nanz, University of Pittsburgh Police Department
Laurie A. Sallows, Office of General Counsel
Dorothy A. Shallenberger, School of Arts and Sciences
Kathleen Sidorovich, Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences

2010

Service to Community

Ernest Dettore, Jr., Office of Child Development
Allison P. Quick, Office of Institutional Advancement
Debora L. Whitfield, School of Dental Medicine

Service to the University

Beverly Bolden, Katz Graduate School of Business
Patricia M. Colosimo, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Collie M. Henderson, School of Arts and Sciences
Blaine R. Walker, Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education

2009

Service to Community

Susan C. Heiss, Institute of Politics
Robert W. Knipple, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Service to the University

James L. Baldwin, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Angela F. Ford, Graduate School of Public Health
William K. Young, University Marketing Communications

2008

Service to Community

Peter J. Buchheit, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
John V. Collins, Department of Parking, Transportation, and Services
Harriet R. Puchone, School of Dental Medicine
Gwendolyn L. Watkins, Community Relations

Service to the University

Nancy Gilkes, Office of Human Resources
Carol J. Lynch, School of Arts and Sciences
Frances E. Nagy, Department of Chemistry

2007

Service to Community

Lynette V. Clark, Graduate School of Public Health
Joyce A McDonald, School of Arts and Sciences
Sherry V. Shrum, Office of Public Affairs

Service to the University

Nancy Kasper, School of Arts and Sciences
Sandra L. Russo, School of Arts and Sciences
Donna D. Sanft, Department of Athletics
James M. Stango, School of Arts and Sciences

2006

Service to Community

Donald O. Johnson, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Linus Ronald Pryal, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Service to the University

Margaret Chalus, William Pitt Debating Union
Andrew J. Leibfreid, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
William E. McGahey, Swanson School of Engineering
Gregory L. Rodden, Facilities Management

2005

Service to Community

Richard R. Colwell, Swanson School of Engineering
Delia A. Kreiling, Office of the University Registrar
Curtis Smith, University of Pittsburgh Police Department
Marsha Washington, School of Information Sciences
Robb R. Wilson, School of Medicine

Service to the University

Susan L. Crain, School of Arts and Sciences
Lawrence W. Herman, Swanson School of Engineering
Eileen L. O'Malley, University Center for International Studies
Barbara L. Porter, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
Bryan M. Valentine, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

2004

Service to Community

Bruce G. Haselrig, Sr., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Karen F. Ianni, Department of Psychology
Anne M. Martin, University Center for Social and Urban Reasearch
Julie M. Seavy, University Library Services

Service to the University

David Paul Bolette, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources
Rhett F. Kennedy, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Christopher Lasalla, Department of Athletics
Barbara J. Mowery, School of Arts and Sciences
Kathy P. Tosh, Financial Information Systems

2003

Christine A. Chergi, Division of Student Affairs
Betsy A. Goenner, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Joseph P. Healey III, Receiving services
Dean M. Julian, College of General Studies
Cheryl L. Ruffin, Office of Human Resources

2002

Janet C (Dolly) Biscup, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Louise M. Gargis, Student Financial Services
Margaret L. Jonnet, Katz Graduate School of Business
Monika L. Losagio, School of Arts and Sciences
Deborah L. Walker, University of Pittsburgh Police Department

2001

Carol Capson, School of Education
Delores E. Johnson, University Relations
Jeffrey D. Liebmann, Office of the Provost
Kathleen A. Rud, School of Arts and Sciences
Stephen P. Zupcic, Office of Community and Governmental Relations

2000

Sherry M. Cleary, University Child Development Center
Ron Gigliotti, Office of Special Events
Robert B. Hoffman, Department of Computer Science
Linda C. Howard, Division of Student Affairs
Kathleen Sidorovich, School of Medicine

1999

Theresa Benedeck, School of Information Sciences
Lenora "Peaches" Freshley, Finiancial Operations
Patsy B. Guzzi, Jr., School of Medicine
Philip Hopbell, Department of Parking, Transportation, and Services
Shirley A. Kregar, University Center for International Studies

1998

Carol Brosier Calloway, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
James A. Cox, Jr., Division of Student Affairs
Mary M. Derkach, Graduate School of Public Health
Willa M. Grier, Division of Student Affairs
Celestine "Mickie" Washington, Division of Student Affairs

1997

Sandra L. Bishop, Swanson School of Engineering
Ronald G. Brown, Services for Student Athletes
Glema C. Burke, University Center for International Studies
Elaine A. Mormer, School of Health and Rehabilitation Services
John H. Potter, University Book Center