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.
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View Past Recipients
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.
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View Past Recipients
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.
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View Past Recipients
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.
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View Past Recipients
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
News Articles
- 2024: Here’s what nominators have to say about this year’s Staff Awards recipie…
- 2023: Staff Awards Recognize Service, Innovation, and Commitment
- 2022: Staff Awards Winners Announced
- 2021: Staff Awards
- 2020: Staff Award Winners Announced
- 2019: Staff Award Winners Announced
- 2018: Staff Award Winners Announced
- 2017: Faculty and Staff Awards
- 2016: Nine Faculty and Staff, One Department Honored
- 2015: Excellence, innovation saluted at faculty and staff awards ceremony