September
Winner: Timothy Noble
Nominator: Mike Chisum
"Tim has been with MSU for 6+ years. In that period of time, Tim has displayed all the qualities that you would want in someone that deals with residents on a daily basis. He is professional and courteous when dealing with residents in their spaces. Tim represents the university with 100% integrity. He has a vast skill set that is on display on a daily basis."
October
Winner: Danielle McAfee
Nominated by: Anonymous
"Dani is quick and thorough with troubleshooting anything having to do with our students and D2L, even when I don't know exactly what to ask."
November
Winner: Kelly Fuller
Nominated by: Anonymous
"Kelly is always willing to help employees in all situations!"
December
Winner: Ronnie Wherry
Nominated by: Drs. Dawes and Coenen
"Ronnie is great. He is very people-centered and keeps our floor clean. Recently, he caught a rodent in one of the faculty offices and saved the day! He is always friendly and helpful."--Dr. Dawes
"Ronnie has taken such excellent care of the building and us in Prothro-Yeager. He has made me feel so comfortable in my office despite some concerns about the space. (He helped catch and remove a rat that plagued my office and made me so uneasy. Now I can work in my office in comfort and peace again.) He also has a calm demeanor and a gentle spirit that we so appreciate. (I almost forgot this important story!) Ronnie also brought some wonderful barbecue that he'd smoked up to the department. It was so generous, and it was really great food! After trying his food, I recommended him to my sister to cater her wedding. He and his family were so great at the wedding, and they really made our family event feel so special and so familiar and comfortable. Honestly, having Ronnie in PY has been such a gift." Dr. Coenen
January
Winner: Velia Lozano
Nominated by: Anonymous
"Velia is the highlight of my day! Each morning, she greets students and staff with a "Good morning. Have a nice day". She always has a smile on her face, takes care of any need that may arise, and is a happy, pleasant person! She never stops going. Velia is constantly working to make the CSC look and smell amazing. I love seeing her interact with students, encouraging them, and building positive relationships with them."
February
Winner: Timothy Mattox
Nominated by: Mike Chisum
"Tim is always willing to help, even after hours on the weekends. He takes pride in his work and puts the residents first on a daily basis. Tim strives to make Sun Watcher a better place to live by performing task that aren't in his daily job description."
March
Winner: Christina Gragg
Nominated by: Anonymous
"I would like to nominate Christina Gragg for the “You make a difference Award”. Christina brings warmth and kindness to the counseling center. She is kind and understanding and often works with our students when they are at their lowest point. She is a crucial part of the mental health services on campus."
April
Winner: Imani Broadnax
Nominated by: Anonymous
“Student involvement is a critical part of the student experience on any campus. Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities help students connect and feel at home. At MSU, there has been an exceptional amount of turnover in this area. Imani has both stepped up as a leader while also building an exceptional student team. This group has worked to ensure students still have things to do on weekends, they have upheld campus traditions like Homecoming and Finals Frenzy, and they have done so with Imani as the only full-time staff member in this area. The late nights, extensive coordination of activities, and the time needed to develop students in a way where they can fill these roles is incredible. Imani has continued to show up and to do this without complaint despite the lack of people power in her space. Furthermore, anyone who interacts with the students Imani supervises can see the investment she has made in them. Not only are they capable of executing as planned, but you can see how she works to develop their critical thinking skills, planning skills, and leadership skills. Simply put, we don't deserve Imani.”
May
Winner: Amanda Clawson
Nomiated by: Marla Malone
"I would like to nominate Amanda for this award for her impactful contributions to the students on campus. She is a positive influence and a great mentor. She will drop everything when a student needs help with something, a professional headshot at the last minute or whatever it is. Her support and dedication go above and beyond, she truly makes a difference!”