Congratulations to the 2022 award winners!
These award winners will be recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m. in the UC Ballroom.
Academic Administrator Award
Claudine Cellier, Director of Operations, Office of the Provost
The Academic Administrator Award recognizes outstanding performance in the fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Award
Amy Capolupo, Director, Office for Disability Equity
This award honors individuals whose important contributions advance education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities at the 猎奇重口.
Distinguished Scholar Award
John Quindry, Chair/Professor, School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training, College of Health
The Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes faculty who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of research, creativity, or other scholarly activities.
Distinguished Service to International Education Award
Phyllis Ngai, Adjunct Associate Professor, Communication Studies and International Development Studies Program, College of Humanities and Sciences
This award is presented to a member of the UM community who has an outstanding record of distinguished service to international education at UM.
Distinguished Teaching Award
Kyle Volk, Chair/Professor, Department of History, College of Humanities and Sciences
This award is bestowed on a faculty member who has exhibited a history of excellence in classroom teaching and demonstrated a quality long-term impact on students.
猎奇重口 Faculty Service Award
Chris Palmer, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Humanities and Science
The 猎奇重口 Faculty Service Award recognizes a faculty member who has a history of providing superior, effective service that benefits the 猎奇重口.
Nancy Borgmann Diversity Award
Cathay Y.N. Smith, Acting Dean and Professor of Law, Alexander Blewett III School of Law
The Nancy Borgmann Diversity Award, named in honor of a former Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, recognizes contributions made by individuals or agencies that support the University’s mission on diversity.
Outstanding Advising Award
Alecia Gray, Professional Advisor, Psychology, College of Humanities and Sciences
The Outstanding Advising Award recognizes an employee who has contributed substantially to excellence in undergraduate academic advising.
Outstanding Service to Students Award
Janet Zupan, Academic Advisor/Advising Coordinator and Instructor, TRIO Support Services
The Outstanding Service to Students Award recognizes exemplary service by staff, including academic and personal advising, to the student body.
Outstanding Service to the Campus Community Award
Tom Bansak, Associate Director, Flathead Lake Biological Station
The Outstanding Service to Campus Community Award recognizes employees who serve campus and UM employees in an exemplary manner.
Outstanding Staff Award–Campus Interaction & Meritorious Job Performance
Daryl Lee, Program Manager, Military and Veteran Services Office
This award focuses on a staff member who not only exceeds expectations within the department, but also interacts and provides service to campus, someone who creates a positive impression of his or her department by his or her spirit of service, interactions with others, and impact outside of the department.
Outstanding Staff Award–Excellence In Job Performance
Tony Martinez, Executive Sous Chef-Food Zoo, Campus Dining
This award focuses on a staff member who excels in all aspects of his or her position, someone who possesses an excellent work ethic and has an extraordinary impact within the department as a role model, connecting with students, staff, faculty, or administrators.
Outstanding Teamwork Award
Quarantine and Isolation
Colton Buford, Cristin Zachariasen, Sam Reed, Scott Swingle, Nancy Cohen, Lexie Zeller, Amanda Hughes, Ryan Ward, Laura Granlund, John Nugent, Esteban Castillo, Andrew Treu, Harley Lathrop, Jace Whitacker, Pamela Altmaier
The Outstanding Teamwork Award recognizes staff from any office, unit, department, or group for working exceptionally well together to perform the assigned mission.
George M. Dennison Presidential Staff Award for Distinguished Accomplishment
Carrie Enyeart, Business and Data Manager, Alumni Relations
The Dennison Staff Award recognizes distinguished staff who have brought excellence, merit, and distinction to the 猎奇重口.
Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award
Amy Kinch, Deputy Chief of Staff and Special Assistant on Campus Relations, Office of the President
The Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award is granted annually to a person from the 猎奇重口 or the State of 猎奇重口 who has contributed substantially to making the University a more open and humane learning environment.
John Ruffatto Memorial Distinguished Teaching Award
Jason Triche, Associate Professor, Management Information Systems, College of Business
The John Ruffatto Memorial Award was established to encourage and reward UM faculty who impart practical, applicable principles into their classroom presentations. This award is open to College of Business faculty members on odd years and to all UM faculty on even years.
Tom Boone Town and Gown Award
Justin Angle, Professor and Poe Family Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Marketing and Management Department, College of Business
The Tom Boone Town and Gown Award was established to recognize faculty members who foster a deeper understanding between the 猎奇重口 and Missoula. The award honors Missoula attorney and longtime University friend, Thomas H. Boone.
J.B. Speer Award for Distinguished Administrative Service
Terri Phillips, Associate Vice President, Human Resource Services
The J.B. Speer Award for Distinguished Administrative Service honors an administrator who has made an extraordinary commitment and contribution to The 猎奇重口.
George M. Dennison Presidential Faculty Award for Distinguished Accomplishment
Richard Bridges, Professor/Director, Neuroscience Program, Division of Biological Sciences, College of Humanities and Science
The Dennison Faculty Award recognizes distinguished faculty who have brought excellence, merit, and distinction to the 猎奇重口.