Staff Senate Awards

The annual Staff Awards are a collaboration between Staff Senate and Human Resources and Inclusive Community. The awards below are presented at the annual University of Denver Faculty and Staff Awards event, hosted by the Chancellor's Office.

Staff Awards

Outstanding Service Award

The Outstanding Service Award is the highest award presented each year and recognizes a person who exemplifies the University of Denver’s mission.

The winner of the Outstanding Service Award for 2024 is Rachael Aragorn, Director of the Cultural Center - BIPOC Student Success for The Cultural Center in Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence. 

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    2023: Janet Redwine, Director of Program Success in the Daniels College of Business Executive Education program

    2022: Roo Hiremath, Assistant Director of Learning and Leadership in Housing and Residential Education (HRE)

    2021: Helen McGrath, Grants Coordinator for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

    2020: Deana Ahmad, Assistant Dean for students in the Graduate School of Social Work

    2019: Jasmine Pulce, Assistant Director of Affinity Group Support

    2018: Jennifer Anderson, Associate Director of Career and Professional Development Information Systems

    2017: Rohini Ananthakrishnan, Director of Enterprise Software Development

    2016: Ulli Nierling, Assistant Director for Shared Services

    2015: Cara DiEnno, Associate Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL)

 

Quality Department Award

The Quality Department Award honors the staff of a DU department for its outstanding service to the DU community.

The winner of the Quality Department Award for 2024 is the Office of Financial Aid.

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    2023: Conversions team in Facilities Management

    2022: Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management

    2021: Office of Student Engagement

    2020: Custodial Services

    2019: Student Outreach and Support

    2018: Conference and Events Services (CES)

    2017: Marketing and Enrollment Management team at University College

    2016: Graduate School of Social Work (Online MSW Department)

    2015: Learning Communities and Civic Engagement

 

Crimson & Gold Civic Engagement Award

The Crimson and Gold Award recognizes a DU employee who demonstrates outstanding commitment to and support of the University.

The winner of the Crimson & Gold Civic Engagement Award for 2024 is Kate Wyre, Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator for the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.

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    2023: Alexandria Vasquez Parnell, Assistant Director of Student Services

    2022: Tonnett Luedtke, Executive Director of Academic Advising

    2021: Genevieve Waller, Program Coordinator for the Josef Korbel School of International Studies

    2020: Brianna Johnson, Executive Assistant in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    2019: Chad King, Director of the Center for Sustainability

    2018: Brian Elizardi, Director of Alumni Engagement

    2017: Nancy Jones, Executive Assistant to the Dean, Graduate School of Social Work

    2016: Gloria Bokenkamp, Executive Assistant to the Daniels College of Business Dean

    2015: Brooke Rohde, Curator of Collections at the University of Denver Museum of Anthropology

 

Staff Innovator Award

The Staff Innovator Award is given to a DU staff member who has demonstrated creativity and innovation in work that advances the University’s strategic plan.

The winner of the Staff Innovator Award for 2024 is Angela VanDijk, EdD, Senior Director of First@DU.

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    2023: Joshua Heredia, DU Help Center Staff Member and Systems Engineer, Information Technology

    2022: Daniel Bruning, Senior Web Developer, Information Technology

    2021: Susan Haymore, Business Analyst III, Information Technology

    2020: Shanna Pomager, Senior Associate Director of Admission and the Campus Visit Manager

    2019: Krista Beckman, Public Services Staff Member

    2018: Ingrid Weyher, Assistant to the Chair in the Department of Languages and Literatures

    2017: Niki Latino, Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence (SAIE)

    2016: Alyssa Boltinghouse, Assistant to the Chair in the Department of Religious Studies

    2015: Franklin Jackson, Media Services Manager for University Libraries

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