Outstanding Staff Award

The annual award recognizes staff members from each division who regularly go above and beyond the call of duty and those who work tirelessly to fulfill the mission of our institution and to serve the needs of our campus community. Staff can be nominated by other staff members or by faculty. In addition, the BSOM chair will present the BSOM Educator of Distinction Award from the Master Educator Committee.

Shine the spotlight on your colleagues!

Staff Senate is seeking nominations for the 2025 Outstanding Staff Awards. Staff, faculty, and students may formally nominate an ECU staff member for this award.

*Staff Classifications – SHRA, EPS-formerly EHRA Non-Faculty, DMSS, CSS.

  • Academic Affairs
  • Administration and Finance
  • Athletics
  • Brody School of Medicine
  • Chancellor’s Division
  • Student Affairs
  • University Advancement

The deadline for nominations is Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Recipients of the Outstanding Staff Award and the BSOM Educator of Distinction Award will be recognized at the annual Outstanding Staff Award Ceremony held at 3:00pm on May 1, 2025.

If you know a dedicated staff member, we want to hear from you!

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Past Recipients

Academic YearAward Recipients Division
2024-2025Rhonda Carlson, Pre-clinical Lab Coordinator, Simulation & Bench Laboratory, SODMAcademic Affairs
2024-2025Margaret Turner, Director of Admissions & Recruitment, Honors CollegeAcademic Affairs
2024-2025Dr. Gwendolyn Tyson, Director of Student Development & Counseling, College of NursingAcademic Affairs
2024-2025Jason Sugg, Chief of Police, ECU Police DepartmentAdministration & Finance
2024-2025Robin Viera, IT Project Manager, Project Management Office, ITCSAdministration & Finance
2024-2025Tommy Walston, Grounds Supervisor, North Recreational Complex, Facilities ServicesAdministration & Finance
2024-2025Olivia Narron Baker, Assistant Athletics Director of Internal Operations & Facilities, AthleticsAthletics
2024-2025Kendrick Burden, Counselor, Office of Student Success & Wellness, Brody School of MedicineBrody School of Medicine
2024-2025Dr. Jennifer Muir, Clinical Academic Department Administrator, Department of Emergency MedicineBrody School of Medicine
2024-2025Joani Zary, Research Specialist & Manager, Histology Core Lab, Brody School of MedicineBrody School of Medicine
2024-2025Dr. Stephen Taylor, Emergency Medical Services Program Specialist, Brody School of MedicineBrody School of Medicine, Educator of Distinction
2024-2025Alton Daniels, Technology Support Specialist, Office of the ChancellorChancellor's Division
2024-2025Dana Lopez, Associate Director of Facilities & Operations, Campus Recreation & WellnessStudent Affairs
2024-2025Karen Burack, Director of Donor Relations, University AdvancementUniversity advancement
2023-2024Melissa Wallace, RN to BSN CounselorAcademic Affairs
2023-2024Chad Carwein, Sustainability ManagerAdministration & Finance
2023-2024Bri Wood, Director of Student-Athletic DevelopmentAthletics
2023-2024Sierra Frazier, Clinical Course AdvisorBrody School of Medicine
2023-2024Patrick Merricks, Associate Director / Standardized Patient TrainerBrody School of Medicine, Educator of Distinction
2023-2024Kimrey Miko, Executive Assistant, Chief of StaffChancellor's Division
2023-2024Shemika Grimes, Office Manager, Center of Counseling & Student DevelopmentStudent Affairs
2023-2024Terah Archie, Senior Associate Director of Corporate & Foundation RelationsUniversity Advancement
2022-2023Aisha Powell, Assistant Director of Advising, College of BusinessAcademic Affairs
2022-2023Joseph Sutton, Safety Manager, Office of Environmental Health & SafetyAdministration & Finance
2022-2023Sheri Whitfield, Accounting ManagerAthletics
2022-2023Lisa Dozier, Clinical Course AdvisorBrody School of Medicine
2022-2023Kay W. Craven, Clinical Nutrition Services Director for ECU Health
Brody School of Medicine, Educator of Distinction
2022-2023Reed Wolfley, Video Manager, University CommunicationsChancellor's Division
2022-2023Jenny Gregory, Senior Assistant Director of Communication & Promotion, Campus Recreation & WellnessStudent Affairs
2022-2023Patricia Suggs, Business Officer, University DevelopmentUniversity Advancement
2021-2022Kaitlyn Jones, Assistant Director for Testing & Testing ServicesAcademic Affairs
2021-2022Robin Mayo, Business Systems Analyst, AFH Systems CoordinationAdministration & Finance
2021-2022Cheri Hodges, Director of ComplianceAthletics
2021-2022Cliff Hollis, Visual Arts Specialist, CHH News & CommunicationsChancellor's Division
2021-2022Lisa Ormond, Accountant, College of NursingHealth Sciences
2021-2022Lily Peschanskaia, Research Manager, Research & EngagementResearch, Economic Development, & Engagement
2021-2022Ashleigh Taylor, University Program Associate, Student Affairs AssessmentStudent Affairs