Congratulations to the 2024 award winners!
These award winners will be recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m. in the UC Ballroom.
Academic Administrator Award
Maria Mangold, Registrar, Office of the Registrar
The Academic Administrator Award recognizes outstanding performance in the fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Award
Kendra Watkins, Instructional Lab Support, Division of Biological Sciences
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
Christopher Preston, Professor, Philosophy
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
Alessia Carpoca, Professor, Theatre and Dance
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
Soazig Le Bihan, Professor, Philosophy
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.
George M. Dennison Presidential Faculty Award for Distinguished Accomplishment
Lauren Fern, Assistant Professor, Applied Arts and Sciences; Faculty Senate President
The Dennison Faculty Award recognizes distinguished faculty who have brought excellence, merit, and distinction to the 猎奇重口.
George M. Dennison Presidential Staff Award for Distinguished Accomplishment
Becca Anderson, Custodian, UM Housing
The Dennison Staff Award recognizes distinguished staff who have brought excellence, merit, and distinction to the 猎奇重口.
J.B. Speer Award for Distinguished Administrative Service
Amy Capolupo, Dean of Students and AVP for Wellbeing, Office for Student Success
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.
猎奇重口 Faculty Service Award
Chairs of the Standing Committees of Faculty Senate
Gregory Peters, Jennifer Thomsen, Michael Monsos, Theresa Floyd, Valerie Hesdquist, Valerie Moody
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
Devin Carpenter, Director of New Student Success, Office for Student Success
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
Luke Alford, Academic Advisor, School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training
The Outstanding Advising Award recognizes an employee who has contributed substantially to excellence in undergraduate academic advising.
Outstanding Community Engagement Award
Marton Marko, Associate Professor, World Languages and Culture
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
Shannon Brilz, Director, Conference and Event Services
The Outstanding Community Engagement Award recognizes important, innovative, and mutually beneficial community engagement work at the 猎奇重口.
Outstanding Service to Students Award
Emily Ferguson-Steger, Director of Student Engagement, University Center
The Outstanding Service to Students Award recognizes exemplary service by staff, including academic and personal advising, to the student body.
Outstanding Staff Award–Campus Interaction & Meritorious Job Performance
Jeff Wimett, Data and Finance Coordinator, UMOnline
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
Gwen Coon, Office Manager, ASUM
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
Banner Cloud Migration Team
The Outstanding Teamwork Award recognizes staff from any office, unit, department, or group for working exceptionally well together to perform the assigned mission.
Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award
Josh Herring, Director of the Learning Assistants Program, Office of Organizational Learning and Development
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.
Tom Boone Town and Gown Award
Jonathan Graham, Professor, Mathematics
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.