Staff Awards Program

Employee awards are overseen by the Human Resources Department. They are presented to faculty and staff members on an annual basis. Excellence in Service Awards highlight employees on an individual basis for their outstanding service to the university. University Team Awards recognize exemplary performances by a group of individuals that finds an innovative process to achieve a university-related task. Click here to view past award recipients.

NMU employees are also eligible to earn Distinguished Faculty Awards, Excellence in Teaching Awards, Excellence in Professional Development Awards and TLC Awards, which are overseen by Academic Affairs. Click here to view nominate someone to receive an award. 

Past Excellence in Service Award Recipients

2009

John Frick - Career Services
Rachel Harris - Center for Student Enrichment
Kimberly Hegmegee - Communication and Performance Studies
Cara Kamps - Center for Student Enrichment
Angela Maki - International Programs
Robyn Stille - NMU Foundation

2008

John Basolo - Central Receiving
Arthur Gischia - Purchasing
John Hambleton - AIS/Library
Michael Kaurala - USOEC
Bernadette Norden - Center for Student Enrichment
Carl Pace - Facilities Operations
Tim Schmeltzer - Housing & Residence Life
Sue Young - Criminal Justice

2007

Lisa Alto – Housing and Residence Life
Carol Bergman – Provost
Daniel Hakala – Plant Operations
Pat Lakenen – AV Services
Dave Maki – AdIT
Dr. Thomas Schacht – Health Center
Don Wernholm – Housing and Residence Life
Stan Wright – WNMU-FM

2006

David Bonsall – Student Activities and Leadership Programs
Kathryn Dawe – Registrar
Terry Johnson – Nursing
Brian Larson – AdIT
Kristen Rasmussen – Admissions
Eric Smith – Learning Resources Division