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2025 - 2026 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the University and/or Unit
Exempt William Cooper Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Outstanding Service to Students
Exempt Tammie King-Kelly Institution: Towson University
Extraordinary Public Service
Exempt Jabari Walker Institution: Bowie State University
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Exempt Michael Franklin Institution: Towson University
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Exempt Nicole Palmore Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Excellence in Performance
Non-Exempt Nicole Talbott Horton Institution: Salisbury University
Making a Difference to the Campus
Non-Exempt Donnell VanSkiver Institution: Frostburg State University
Outstanding Role Model
Non-Exempt Sheryl Grey Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Outstanding Team Player
Non-Exempt Cyndi Funkhouser Institution: Salisbury University
2024 - 2025 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the University and/or Unit
Exempt Anisha Campbell Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Outstanding Service to Students
Exempt Laura Schraven Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Extraordinary Public Service
Exempt Carla Henry Hopkins Institution: Bowie State University
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Exempt Mary Beth Nibley Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Exempt Lauren Tigue Meredith Institution: Towson University
Excellence in Performance
Non-Exempt Andrew Rosenblum Institution: Towson University
Making a Difference to the Campus
Non-Exempt Conrad Wilson Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Outstanding Role Model
Non-Exempt Michelle Lambert Institution: Salisbury University
Outstanding Team Player
Non-Exempt Aricelda Munoz Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Non-Exempt Natasha Sweitzer Institution: Towson University
2023 - 2024 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the University and/or Unit
Christopher Inboden Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Outstanding Service to Students
Rubin Stevenson Institution: Frostburg State University
Extraordinary Public Service
Henry Jackson Institution: Towson University
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Christopher D'Erams Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice
Errica Philpott Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
2022 - 2023 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the University and/or Unit
Michael Humphrys Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Outstanding Service to Students
Brooke Church Institution: Salisbury University
Outstanding Public Service
Sharone Grant Institution: University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Anthony Rosas Institution: Towson University
Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice
Courtney Jones Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
2021 - 2022 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the University and/or Unit
Felicity Knox Institution: Towson University
Outstanding Service to Students
Maureen Schrimpe Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Extraordinary Public Service
Tanya Jones Institution: Bowie State University
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Jackie Gabrielian Institution: Towson University
Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice
Kathryn Atchison Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
2020 - 2021 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the University and/or Unit
Juliana Brush Institution: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Outstanding Service to Students
Donna Hammer Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
Extraordinary Public Service
Patricia Watson Institution: Towson University
Effectiveness and Efficiency
Julie Leary Institution: Towson University
Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice
Amanda Preperato Institution: University of Maryland, College Park
2019 - 2020 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
Exempt Nominee C. Monica Gellene Institution: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Non Exempt Nominee Debra Phillips Institution: Towson University
Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
Exempt Nominee Amy Griffin Institution: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Non Exempt Nominee Megan Baker Institution: Salisbury University
Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community
Exempt Nominee Antwaine Smith Institution: Towson University
Non Exempt Nominee Claire Williams Institution: Salisbury University
Effectiveness & Efficiency Award
Exempt Nominee Judith EdelmanInstitution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Inclusion, Multiculturalism, & Social Justice
Exempt Nominee Mary Beth GallicoInstitution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
Non Exempt Nominee Mishawn SmithInstitution: University of Maryland, Baltimore
2018 - 2019 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
Exempt Nominee Rachel Brubaker Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Non Exempt Nominee Margaret Gibbs Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
Exempt Nominee Dr. Lawanda Dockins-Mills Institution: Salisbury University
Non Exempt Nominee Valencia Tirado Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community
Exempt Nominee Larry Hennessey Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Non Exempt Nominee Bridgette Karalewitz Institution: Frostburg State University
Effectiveness & Efficiency Award
James BrownInstitution: Coppin State University
Celso GuitianInstitution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Inclusion, Multiculturalism, & Social Justice
Exempt Nominee Jess MyersInstitution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Non Exempt Nominee Jayne FrenchInstitution: Towson University
2017 - 2018 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
Exempt Nominee Gary Seibel Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Non Exempt Nominee Cheryl Hill Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
Exempt Nominee Denise Williams Institution: Coppin State University
Non Exempt Nominee Sarah Lopez Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community
Exempt Nominee Luis Alfonzo Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Non Exempt Nominee N/A Institution:
Effectiveness & Efficiency Award
Beth WalshInstitution: Salisbury University
Brian DukeInstitution: University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Inclusion, Multiculturalism, & Social Justice
Exempt Nominee Susan WilleminInstitution: Towson University
Non Exempt Nominee N/AInstitution: N/A
2016 - 2017 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
Exempt Nominee Claudia Diamond Institution: University of Baltimore
Non Exempt Nominee Audrey Stewart Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
Exempt Nominee Jenna Beckwith Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Non Exempt Nominee N/A Institution: N/A
Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community
Exempt Nominee Rebecca Bowman Institution: University of MD Baltimore
Non Exempt Nominee N/A Institution:
Effectiveness & Efficiency Award
Prasad DoddannaInstitution: Coppin State University
Paul ClementsInstitution: Salisbury University
2015 - 2016 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
Exempt Nominee Paul Dillon Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Non Exempt Nominee Allene Denise Atkinson Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
Exempt Nominee Robert Batten Institution: Bowie State University
Non Exempt Nominee N/A Institution: N/A
Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community
Exempt Nominee Hazel Jones Parker Institution: University of MD Baltimore
Non Exempt Nominee Katie Simmons-Barth Institution: Towson University
Effectiveness & Efficiency Award
Mildred HomaInstitution: University of MD Baltimore County
Todd SmithInstitution: Salisbury University
2014 - 2015 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
Exempt Nominee Collen Wright-Riva Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Non Exempt Nominee Michele Kimery Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore County
Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
Exempt Nominee Sherrye I. Larkins Institution: Coppin State University
Non Exempt Nominee M. Robert Maddux Institution: Salisbury University
Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community
Exempt Nominee Beatrice Wright Institution: University of MD Eastern Shore
Non Exempt Nominee Julia Heng Institution: University of Maryland College Park
Effectiveness & Efficiency Award
Marsha VelliInstitution: University of MD Baltimore County
Unche EnwesiInstitution: University of MD College Park
2013-2014 Winners

Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
Non-Exempt: Julie Rosenthal Institution: UMBC
Exempt: David Hoffman Institution: UMBC
Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
Non-Exempt: N/A Institution: N/A
Exempt: John Tilghman Institution: UMES
Extraordinary Public Service to the University or to the Greater Community
Non-Exempt: Jayne French Institution: Towson University
Exempt: Philip Thomas Institution: UMES
Effectiveness and Efficiency Award
Non-Exempt: Allison Folts Institution: Salisbury University
Exempt: Claude "Dick" Rader Institution: Coppin State University
2012-2013 Winners

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  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Susan Weininger TU
  • Exempt: Karyn Schulz UOB

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment

  • Exempt Award Recipient: Jeffrey Klupt TU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Lois Bennett FSU

     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community

  • Exempt Award Recipient: Brenda Ali UMB
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Elsa Kery-Grant UMCP

     Effectiveness and Efficiency Award in Administrative Transformation

  • Exempt: Stephen Kolb TU
  • Nonexempt: Brenda Grodzicki SU
2011-2012 Winners


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  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Janet Margruder UMBC
  • Exempt: Arlene Wergin UMBC

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Tracy Miller TU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Patricia Baker UMCP

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Ann Townsell FSU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Gail Price TU

Minus Button     Effectiveness and Efficiency Award in Administrative Transformation
  • Exempt: Mary Murrel UMUC
2010-2011 Winners


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  • Exempt Award Recipient: Jim Lord, UMBC
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Sandra H. Ramses, SU

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Sandra H. Ramses, SU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Cecelia Jordan, UMCP

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Karen Treber, FSU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Donna Messick, SU

Minus Button     Effectiveness and Efficiency Award in Administrative Transformation
  • Exempt: Jeff McKinney, UMCP
2009-2010 Winners


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  • Exempt Award Recipient: Colleen Stump, FSU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Myrle Combs, UMBC

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Mary Tola, FSU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Deborah Pusey, SU

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Kim Nechay, SU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Julia Heng, UMCP
2008-2009 Winners


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  • Exempt Award Recipient: Vassie Hollaman, UMB
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Ralph Murphy, UMBC

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Ralph Woodus, TU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Mary Leeper, TU

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Marty Newman, UMCP
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Connie Mitchell, UMB
2006-2007 Winners


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  • Exempt Staff - Janet Barrick Anderson - University of Maryland College Park
  • Non-Exempt Staff - Maria (Ria) Malloy - University of Maryland College Park

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or to the Greater Community
  • Exempt Staff - Samuel T. Gibson - Salisbury University
  • Non-Exempt Staff - Doris Climes - University of Maryland, College Park

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Staff - Cindy Stout Kubiet - University of Maryland Baltimore County
  • Non-Exempt Staff - Debra L. Truitt - Salisbury University
2005-2006 Winners


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  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Cynthia Zimmerman TU
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Richard Tysor UMBI

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Marylane McGlinchey SU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Emma Sellers UMBC

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Gain B. Hawkins UMES
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Marian C. Birkhead UMES
2004-2005 Winners


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  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Sharon Biederman UMUC
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Dawn Johnson SU

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Vaughn White SU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Linda Dalo UMCP

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Ruth Baker SU
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Carolyn Pritchard UMB
2003-2004 Winners


Minus Button     Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Priscilla L. Redding UMES
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Kathy Sutphin UMBC

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Elizabeth l. Shearn UMCP
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Wallace J. Beery FSU

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Marsha Guenzler-Stevens UMCP
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Gregg Bagwell UMBC
2002-2003 Winners


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  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Gregory Bagwell UMBC
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Fran Younger UMCES

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Andrea Spratt UMBC
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Jamie Winters FSU

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Ramona Arthur UMBC
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Monica Herrera UMCP
2001-2002 Winners


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  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Susan Eisel FSU
  • Exempt Award Recipient: James Malini UMBC

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Laura Mrozek UMBC
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Virginia Kellman UMBC

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Katherine Martin UMB
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Michael Embrey UMCP

2000-2001 Winners


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  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Karen Wensch UMBC
  • Exempt Award Recipient: George Vitak UMBC

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: David Langford UMBC
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Lettie Bratcher UMBC

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Norma L. Green UMBC
1999-2000 Winners


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  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Linda Abresch SU
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Leon Bivens UMES

Minus Button     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Bill Crockett UMB
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Beverly Comegys TU

Minus Button     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or the Greater Community
  • Exempt Award Recipient: Robert Miller UMCES
  • Nonexempt Award Recipient: Lu Ann Marshall UMB