Donald W. Zacharias
Distinguished Staff Award
The Donald W. Zacharias Distinguished Staff Award, given in honor of the universities 15th president, recognizes exceptional contributions and service by staff members who enhance the university's mission through their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. This award highlights individuals who have demonstrated outstanding performance in their roles, fostered a positive work environment, and made significant impacts on their departments and the broader university community. By honoring such staff members, the award aims to encourage a culture of appreciation and acknowledge the vital role that dedicated personnel play in the success of the institution. Below is a list of our award winners.
2024 Professional |
2024 Support Staff |
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Raymond Brooks |
Lisa Conner |
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Timothy Hopkins |
Verleen Grey |
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Chuan-Yu Hsu |
Eric Henderson |
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Christine Jackson |
Sherri Lowe |
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Justin Sanchez |
Jolanta Raczynska |
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David Saucier |
Cardia Williams |
2023 Professional |
2023 Support Staff |
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Clifton Hester |
Brenda Carol Clark |
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Sheryl Kinard |
Lisa Dye |
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Jenny Ryals |
Elizabeth Nicholson |
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Julie Sims |
Douglas Shaw |
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Lola "Tookie" Walker |
Jenny Shook |
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Linda "Christine" Williams |
Gina M. Studley |
2022 Professional |
2022 Support Staff |
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Sonya Baird |
Kathy Breland |
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Latoya Brown |
Chris Cliett |
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Kara Herman |
Lisa McReynolds |
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Jack McCarty |
Darlene Perkins |
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Emily Owen |
Lynn Taylor |
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Heather Rowe |
Katelyn Wright |
2021 Professional |
2021 Support Staff |
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Tim Allison |
Kamicca Brown-Lott |
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Donna Belliech |
Darlene Bush |
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Tracy Craven |
Elizabeth Havelin |
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Kylie Crosland |
Myra Keasler |
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Tina Green |
Kate Sawaya |
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Alex Shook |
Bonner Whittington |
2019 Professional |
2019 Support Staff |
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Julie Capella |
Cathy Evans |
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Marc Measells |
Margaret Dotson |
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Wayne Philley |
Judy Hammett |
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Amelia Rogers |
Colby Pennington |
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Ken Stewart |
Debra Price |
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Vemitra White |
Debbie Wade |
2018 Professional |
2018 Support Staff |
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John Michael VanHorn |
Deborah Brewington |
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Dana Cooper |
Karrie Files |
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Katie Corban |
Joni Branning |
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Beth Hancock |
Tiffney Williams |
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Elizabeth Miller |
Suzanne Parker |
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Teresa Stewart |
Adra Morgan |
2017 Professional |
2017 Support Staff |
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Amy Adkerson |
Ericka Bazzill |
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Cliff Covington |
Jeremy Hamilton |
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Scott Langlois |
Quintara Miller |
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Ashley N. Meredith |
Ken Palmer |
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Tommy Parker |
Ann Ray |
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Carmen Wilder |
Jennifer Robertson |
2016 Professional |
2016 Support Staff |
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Diane Alexander |
Frank Fulton |
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Ra’Sheda Forbes |
Madeline Golden |
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Meggan Franks |
Trudy Jones |
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Kim Kavalsky |
Terri Snead |
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Jesse Morrison |
John Vowell |
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Adam Rohnke |
Carol Young |
2015 Professional |
2015 Support Staff |
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Beth Baker |
Ruby Lynn Carter |
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JuLeigh Baker |
Anthony "Bubba" Forrester |
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Jennifer Easley |
Becky Hill |
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Ann Sansing |
Donna Maykowski |
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Jan Walton |
Linda Miller |
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Anita Webb |
Daisy Wiggins |
2014 Professional |
2014 Support Staff |
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Joseph "Dallas" Breen |
Jennifer Carruth |
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LaDonna Bullman |
Sharon Hankins |
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Delores Hudson |
Mary Franklin |
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Chance McDavid |
Terry Johnson |
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Jacqueline Mullen |
Bonnie Ladner |
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Dennis Sankovich |
Cynthia Ward |
2013 Professional |
2013 Support Staff |
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Anna Dill |
Lisa Noffsinger |
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Charlotte Tabereaux |
Gail Maddox |
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Ronnie White |
Gail Bishop |
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Dan Coleman |
Phillip Allen |
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Angela Waller |
Ann "Effie" Hopkins |
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Sharon Womack |
Dorothy Cannon |
2012 Professional |
2012 Support Staff |
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David Brand |
Danette Barrier |
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Kenneth Graves |
Marva Faye Clark |
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Bricklee Miller |
Deidre Edwards |
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Calvin Mosley |
Judith Goodman |
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Janie Cirlot-New |
Aretina Hankerson |
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Mary Vaughn |
William "Vic" Nickels |
2011 |
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Sandy WIlliamson |
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Straton Karatassos |
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Bill Hamrick |
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Sherry Fisackerly |
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Joy Odom |
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Nicole Ivancic |
2010 |
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Kacey Strickland |
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Reatha Linley |
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Brenda Edwards |
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Lindy Young |
Carol White
2009 |
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Mike White |
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Wiliam Sansing |
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Carol White |
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Matthew Capella |
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Priscilla Brown |
2008 |
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Laura Walling |
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Diane Dorroh |
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Janet Ames |
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Stacy Parkes |
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Mitchell Turner |
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Clytee "QT" James |
2007 |
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Larry Templeton |
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John Tomlinson |
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Jane Lewis |
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Brenda Grebner |
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Ricky Brock |
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Wilma Clark |
2006 |
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Vance Watson |
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Elaine Reed |
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Sheila Coleman |
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Vaness Collier |
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Jimmy Rice |
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Curtis Bishop |
2005 |
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Joe Farris |
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Frances Walker |
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Bonnie Knight |
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Joe MacGown |
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Marvell Howard |
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Jennie Carr |
2004 |
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Roy Ruby |
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Traci Campbell |
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L. Carl Brown |
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Janine Davis |
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Glen Flurry |
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Everett Kennard |
2003 |
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Mehrzad Netadj |
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Dale Welch |
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Janna Morgan Flint |
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Jan Wells |
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Myron Johnson |
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Blake Garrard |
2002 |
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Ron Brown |
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Peggy Branch |
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Willie Johnson |
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Peggy Bonner |
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Dwight Dempsey |
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Carl Blair |
2001 |
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Ida Cunetto |
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Lillian Wade |
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Sara Valentine |
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Rosalind Wynn |
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Frank Gwin, Jr. |
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Gerald Whatley |
2000 |
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Nancy Cox |
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Sammy McDavid |
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Beverly Smith |
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Bess Bragg |
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C.L. Hollingshed |
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Jerry Odom |
1999 |
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Bill Broyles |
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Dean Bateman |
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Sherre Denson |
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Debra Fairbrother |
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Roger Johnston |
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Doug Dumas |
1998 |
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Rodney Foil |
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Bennet George |
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Pat Bane |
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Cathy Oswalt |
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Scott Lipsey |
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Donna Arnold |
1997 |
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Maridith Geuder |
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Susan Brown |
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Nell Crowe |
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Ruth Gann |
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Cloyd Robinson |
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Lurine Gillespie |
1996 |
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Ralph Powe |
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Greg Hallman |
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Ben Ardahl |
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Gloria Blankenship |
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John Odom |
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Joyce Blair |
1995 |
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Charlie Scoggins |
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Fred Faulk |
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Emma Armstrong |
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Connie Jackson |
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Doug Shivers |
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William Cole |