2020

Dara C. Little, Assistant VP for Research and Sponsored Programs
Charles Eric Hoffman, Coordinator, Networked Writing and Research, Department of English
Merlynette V. Griffin, Undergraduate Program Advisor, School of Nursing
Stephanie Richter, Director, Faculty Development and Instructional Support

2019

Jeremy Benson, STEM Outreach
Karinne Bredberg, Commercialization and Innovation, Office of Innovation
Brooke Ruxton, Counseling and Consultation Services
Mary Strub, Center for Governmental Studies

Read the 2019 recipient bios in NIU Today.

2018

Denise Burchard, Public Administration
Gillian King-Cargile, Outreach P-20
Abbey Wolfman, Orientation and Family Connections
Carrie Zack, Educator Licensure and Preparation

Read the 2018 recipient bios in NIU Today.

2017

Karen Baker, Affirmative Action and Equity Compliance
Jo Burke, Art Museum
Laura Lundelius, Campus Services
Mark Pietrowski, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences External Programming

Read the 2017 recipient bios in NIU Today.

2016

Gregory P. Barker, Testing Services and Academic Affairs Research Support
Melissa Burlingame, Center for Governmental Studies (formerly in Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability and Energy)
William C. McCoy, BELIEF Program, College of Business
Mark McGowan, Institutional Communications

Read the 2016 recipient bios in NIU Today.

2015

Patricia “Pat” Anderson, Alumni Relations
Benjamin “Ben” Bingle, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Center for Non-governmental Organization Leadership and Development (NGOLD)
Elizabeth “Betsy” Hull, College of Education Dean’s Office
Jennifer Kirker Priest, Anthropology Museum

Read the 2015 recipient bios in NIU Today.

2014

Steve Estes, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dana Gautcher, Office of Student Academic Success
Kathryn Maley, History and Social Sciences Secondary Teacher Education Program, History Department
Jeanne Meyer, Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct

Read the 2014 recipient bios in NIU Today.

2013

Terry Borg, External Programs, College of Education
Rebekah Kohli, Women’s Studies
Donna Schoenfeld, Health Enhancement
Rachel Xidis, Web Communications

Read the 2013 recipient bios in NIU Today.

2012

Todd Latham, Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations
Michelle Pickett, Academic Advising Center
Deborah Pierce, International Programs
Jason F. Rhode, Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center

Read the 2012 recipient bios in NIU Today.

2011

Kate Braser, Honors Program
Abby Chemers, Division of Finances and Facilities
Dan Nichols, School of Music
Patricia Sievert, Center for P-20 Engagement

2010

Bobbie Cesarek, Intercollegiate Athletics
Jes Cisneros, Honors Program
Patrick Gorman, Media Services
Michael Stang, Housing and Dining

2009

Nancy Apperson, Employee Assistance Program
Barbara A. Fouts, Career Services
Lina Davide Ong, International Training Office
Connie Uhlken, School of Nursing and Health Studies

2008

Margaret M. “Margie” Cook, LGBT Resource Center
Daniel J. Ihm, Information Technology Services
Jennice O’Brien, Office of Public Affairs
Judy Santacaterina, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

2007

Debra R. Hopkins, CPA Review
Julia S. Lamb, Center for Southeast Asian Studies
Steven E. Lux, Health Enhancement
Blanche McHugh, Housing and Dining

2006

Sandi Carlisle, Housing and Dining Services
Glen Gildemeister, Regional History Center, University Libraries
Brad Hoey, Media Services
Derrick Smith, Center for Black Studies

2005

Joanne Dempsey, Illinois Council on Economic Education
J. Daniel House, Institutional Research
Lori Marcellus, College of Business
Judy Skorek, Women’s Resource Center

2004

Shevaun Eaton, ACCESS
Len Lennergard, Media Services
Judith Pokorny, Department of English
Phillip Young, Department of Geography

2003

Robert Burk, Office of Admissions
Michelle Emmett, Academic and Student Affairs
Jack King, Department of Sociology
Donna Prain, Department of Biological Sciences

2002

Richard Becker, Biological Sciences
Eric Behr, Mathematical Sciences
Margaret Bridge, University Office of Teacher Education
Don Larson, Records and Registration

2001

Ellen E. Anderson, Career Planning and Placement Center
Patricia Hanzely, Office of Sponsored Projects
Jamie Rothstein, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Carol Scheidenhelm, Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center

2000

Lori Bross, Department of Psychology
Deborah Haliczer, Human Resource Services
Mary Obrzut, College of Law
Daniel Olson, Department of Biological Sciences

1999

Beverly (Beetham) Espe, University Health Service
John Lewis, Center for Governmental Studies
Denise Rode, Orientation and Campus Information
Susan Timm, University Resources for Latinos

1998

Tsui-Yee Dorothy Chow, CHANCE
Kathleen Patchett Lutz, Admissions
Steven Pace, Budget and Planning
Robert Snow, College of Law

1997

Tim Griffin, Office of the Ombudsman
Nicholas Noe, Office of the Provost
Lucy Robinson, Family, Consumer and Nutrition Sciences
Carol Zar, Center for Governmental Studies

1996

Robert Albanese, Physical Plant
Judd Baker, Holmes Student Center
Deborah Brue, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
George Gutierrez, University Resources for Latinos

1995

Leroy Mitchell, CHANCE
Ellen Franklin, Freshman English Program
Ron Marks, Admissions
Alan Farber, Counseling and Student Development Center

1994

Zainal “Z” Ahmad, University Programming and Activities
Michael Haines, Health Enhancement Services
Mitchell Kielb, University Bookstore
Robert Vest, Environmental Health and Safety

1993

Steven Duchrow, University Programming and Activities
Sharon Howard, University Resources for Women
Norden Gilbert, General Counsel
Grant Olson, Center for Southeast Asian Studies

1992

Joan Greening, Career Planning and Placement
Sandra Kuchynka, College of Professional Studies
Linda Schwarz, Sponsored Projects
Robert Woggon, Public Information