Division Awards of Distinction
The Division of University Advancement Employee Recognition Program encourages on-the-spot recognition for good work done in the division. Calls for peer-recognition nominations go out semi-annually. An awards banquet is held annually at which the Division of University Advancement Awards of Distinction are presented.
Award Criteria
All Division of University Advancement employees are eligible for recognition: full-time, part-time, faculty, staff, student and OPS. Senior leadership elected not to be included. Previous year award recipients are not eligible for the monetary awards for one year. Length of employment, or lack thereof, is not a disqualifier for eligibility. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
All nominees will receive a certificate of recognition. If an individual receives more than one attribute nomination, they will receive one certificate that lists each nominated attribute of distinction.
Attributes of Distinction
Initiative
To begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; to resolve a difficulty or to improve a situation; to take a fresh approach to something.
Dependability
Trustworthy, reliable, able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed.
Creativity
To make or create new things (design, plan, strategy, process); new ideas.
Inclusiveness
Respecting all people and cultures making them feel welcome at all times.
Team Player
Puts aside personal goals and works well with others toward a common goal; willingly works in cooperation with others; fills in the gap with a positive attitude.
Integrity
Honest and fair; upright; of strong moral principles.
Inspiring/Motivator
Inspires and/or motivates others to be their best; promotes enthusiasm among co-workers; energizes co-workers or a work environment.
2022 Awards of Distinction Winners
Left to Right: Colton Currier (Institutional Communications), Anna Lochas (Historic Trust), Theresa Clark (WUWF), Sierra Ebert (Development)
Not Pictured: Michael "Mikey" LeFevre (VPUA Office), Anthony Manzi (Foundation)
2021 Awards of Distinction Winners
Left to Right: Teresa Burgess (Alumni Relations), Stella Awo Kpogli (Administrative), Colleen Parsons (Foundation), Richard Rodriguez (Historic Trust), Leonor Roper (Institutional Communications) and Kathleen Norwood (Development).
Not Pictured: Greg Miller (Advancement Services) and Jennifer McKeon (WUWF).
2020 Awards of Distinction Winners
COVID-19: University Advancement 2020 Awards of Distinction were postponed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2019 Awards of Distinction Winners
Pictured: Howard Reddy (Vice President for University Advancement), Winners--Cristy Hardy (WUWF), Summer Reilly (Advancement Services), Marisa Elmore (Foundation), Claire Stewart (Advancement Communications & Special Projects), Katie Schutts (Alumni Relations), Anna Wall (Pensacola Museum of Art)
2018 Awards of Distinction Winners
Pictured: Margi Baker (Advancement Services), Wendi Davis (Historic Trust), Robert "Bob" Barrett (WUWF), Candice Lane (Foundation), Missy Grace (Alumni Relations), Howard J. Reddy (Vice President for University Advancement) and Geri Battist (Administrative Support).
2017 Awards of Distinction Winners
Jan Butts (Foundation), Jennifer Peck (Institutional Communications), Sylvia Beck (Historic Trust), Tori Fish (Development) and Trish Allison (WUWF).
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Jan ButtsDirector, UWF Foundation
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Jennifer PeckArt Director, Institutional Communications
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Sylvia BeckHousekeeper, Historic Trust
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Tori FishMajor Gift Officer, Development
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Trish AllisonMember Services and Community Engagement Director, WUWF
Peer Recognition Nominees
Alumni Relations: Teresa Burgess, Mia Montenaro, Kierra Potts, Katie Schutts, Kayla Stanley, Robin Zimmern
Development/Advancement Services/Annual Giving: Sierra Ebert, Jaz Fonseco-Folden, Margi Baker, Summer Reilly, Justin Bennett, Morgan Zettle, Tori Bennett, Elizabeth Gray
Foundation: Anthony Manzi, Charina Narciso, Daniel Roy, Gina Sharp, Eva "Jan" Butts, Giovanni "Gianna" Volpara
Historic Trust: Jessie Cragg, Nick Croghan, Wendi Davis, Amy Eve, E. Alli Hayes, Anna Lochas, Lori McDuffie, Caitlin Rhea, Ross Pristera, Phillip Mayhair, Rick Sivley, Richard Rodriguez
Institutional Communications: Hannah Bledsoe, Lacey Berry, Colton Currier, Lewis Garvin, Morgan Givens, Allison Morgan, Jennifer Peck, Carly Richards, Leonor Roper, Brittany Sherwood, Joe Vinson, Stephanie Yancey
Vice President Office and Admin Support: Stella Awo Kpogli, Geri Battist, Michael "Mikey" LeFevre, Giulia Marques Negrão de Almeida, Howard J. Reddy, Claire Stewart
WUWF: Patricia "Trish" Allison, Sandra Averhart, Theresa Clark, John Macdonell, Margaret Marchuk, Jennie McKeon, Sarah Jane Brock, Nolan Costa, Cristy Hardy, Anthony Potts, Joe Vincenza
Advancement Services: Greg Miller, Summer Reilly, Daniel Roy
Alumni Relations: Teresa Burgess, Missy Grace, Abbie Hopper, Kierra Potts, Katie Schutts
Development: Kristina Akers, Tori Bennett, Sierra Ebert, Julianne Gaubron, Elizabeth Gray, Kathleen Norwood, Robin Zimmern
Foundation: Eva "Jan" Butts, Marisa Elmore, Candice Lane, Colleen Parsons, Gina Sharp, Giovanni "Gianna" Volpara
Historic Trust & Pensacola Museum of Art: Jessie Cragg, Nick Croghan, Wendi Davis, Amy Eve, Anna Lochas, Sheyna Marcey, Lori McDuffie, Kenyan Murrell, Ross Pristera, Richard Rodriguez, Adrianne Walker, Anna Wall
Institutional Communications: Lacey Berry, Colton Currier, Ruben Gardner, Morgan Givens, Kaylee Jackson, Emily Miller, Allison Morgan, Jason O'Connell, Jennifer Peck, Thatiana Rodriguez, Leonor Roper, Blake Russell, Brittany Sherwood, William Tate, Joe Vinson
Vice President Office and Admin Support: Geri Battist, Stella Kpogli, Michael "Mikey" LeFevre, Claire Stewart
WUWF: Patricia "Trish" Allison, Sandra Averhart, Theresa Clark, Dave Dunwoody, Cristy Hardy, Mayra Heitman, John Macdonell, Margaret Marchuk, Jennie McKeon, Joe Vincenza
University Advancement Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 peer recognition nominee awards were ceased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alumni Relations: Teresa Burgess, Kathleen Norwood, Katie Schutts, Emalee Bush
Development: Tori Bennett, Julianne Gaubron, Elizabeth Gray, Sierra Hansen, Jade McNeil, Kathleen Norwood, Robin Zimmern
Foundation: Jan Butts, Marisa Elmore, and Candice Lane
Historic Trust: Wendi Davis, Sheyna Marcey, Phillip Mayhair, Jim McMillen, Richard Rodriguez, Adrianne Walker
Pensacola Museum of Art: Caitlyn Cooney, Nick Croghan and Anna Wall
Vice President Office and Admin Support: Geri Battist, Stella Kpogli, Audrey Lehman, Lisa Mrahi, Claire Stewart and Jocelyn Wiseman
WUWF: Trish Allison, Dave Dunwoody, Cristy Hardy, Margaret Marchuk, Korbin McCoy, Jennie McKeon and Mayra Quinones.
Advancement Services: Margi Baker, Summer Reilly
Office of the Vice President: Jocelyn Borek, Claire Stewart, Audrey Lehman
Alumni Relations: Teresa Burgess, Kathleen Norwood, Katie Schutts, Emalee Bush
Development: Tori Bennett, Julianne Gaubron, Robin Zimmern, Elizabeth Grey
Foundation: Gina Sharp, Jan Butts, Colleen Parsons
Historic Trust: Krystal Johnson, Jim McMillen, Brenda Turnage, Anna Wall, Sheyna Marcey
WUWF: Lynda Sizemore, Dale Riegle, John Macdonell, Cristy Hardy
Advancement Services: Margi Baker, Eric Ellison, Greg Miller and Summer Reilly
Admin Support: Geri Battist and Jocelyn Borek
Alumni Relations: Teresa Burgess, Missy Grace, Kathleen Norwood, Danny Rubio, Katie Schutts and Nicki Simpson
Development: Tori Bennett, Julianne Gaubron, Sierra Hansen and Robin Zimmern
Foundation: Giovanni Volpara, Marisa Elmore and Candice Lane
Historic Trust: Sylvia Beck, Casey Campbell, Caitlyn Cooney, Jessie Cragg, Wendi Davis, Jennifer Eaton, Felicia Gail Edwards, Amy Eve, Krystal Johnson, Phillip Mayhair, Jim McMillen, Kenyan Murrell, Rick Sivley and Jacki Wilson
WUWF: Sandra Averhart, Robert Barrett, Theresa Clark, Jennifer McKeon and Joe Vincenza
Advancement Services: Margi Baker, Eric Ellison, Greg Miller and Summer Reilly
Admin Support: Geri Battist and Jocelyn Borek
Alumni Relations: Teresa Burgess, Missy Grace and Kathleen Mills
Development: Tori Bennett, Brett Berg, Sierra Hansen and Meredith Jones
Foundation: Candice Lane
Historic Trust: Wendi Davis, Amy Eve, Krystal Johnson, Sheyna Marcey, Phillip Mayfair, Ross Pristera, Adrianne Walker
Advancement Services: Greg Miller
Admin Support: Jocelyn Borek, Deborah Tripp
Alumni Relations: Teresa Burgess, Missy Grace, Kristi Summerlin
Development: Tori Fish
Foundation: Jan Butts, Giovanni Volpara
Historic Trust: Lowell Bassett, Sylvia Beck, Casey Campbell, Sheyna Marcey, James McMillen, Richard Rodriguez, Adrianne Walker
WUWF: Trish Allison, Bob Barrett, Theresa Clark, Dave Dunwoody, Cristy Hardy