Merit Award Finalists & Outstanding Teams

Outstanding Teams
2024 Outstanding Teams
Dining Facilities Maintenance Team, Auxiliary Services
Parking Gate Implementation Team, Auxiliary Services
UGA Procurement Department, Finance Division
Stegeman Coliseum Ceiling Rehabilitation Team, Collaboration with FMD, OUA, ESD, OVPFA, and UGA-Athletics

Community Service Award
Award Recipient: Britney Green, Police Department

Finalists:
John Gagliano, Police Department
Lynn Hix, Facilities Management Division
Jermaine Jones, Facilities Management Division

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: John Paul Jordan, Auxiliary Services

Finalists:
Jonathan Bemid, University Human Resources
Kimberly Perry Taylor, Finance Division
Tara Wood, Finance Division

Leadership Award
Award Recipient: Richard Klempa, Auxiliary Services

Finalists:
Baileigh Barnes, University Human Resources
Bob Currey, Finance Division
Tracey O’Malley, University Human Resources

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Nathan Berger, Police Department

Finalists:
Natalie Kelley, Auxiliary Services
Kristopher Pinson, Facilities Management Division
Supreme Unukegwo, Finance Division

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Lena Anglin, Finance Division

Finalists:
Laura Carter, Environmental Safety Division
Jeffrey Dalton, Facilities Management Division
Kirsten Jackson, Police Department

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Stuart Ivy, Auxiliary Services

Finalists:
Aimee Ginn, Finance Division
Savannah Hembree, Office of Emergency Preparedness
Joshua Mallory, Facilities Management Division

Outstanding Teams
2023 Outstanding Teams
Dining Culinary/Nutrition Team, Auxiliary Services
Grounds Department, Facilities Management
Office of Sustainability/Waste Reduction Services, Facilities Management
University Human Resources, UHR

Community Service Award
Award Recipient: Jennifer Whitlock, Finance Division

Finalists:
Shaquavia Bell, Auxiliary Services
Brooks Oliver, Auxiliary Services
Jason Perry, Facilities Management Division

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Patricia Ross, Auxiliary Services

Finalists:
Kimberly Eldridge, Finance Division
Melanie Sottile, Facilities Management Division
Justin Tucker, Facilities Management Division

Leadership Award
Award Recipient: Adam Rainville, Auxiliary Services

Finalists:
Lechandre Howard, Facilities Management Division
Carlyn Lee, Police Department
Alexander Nichols, Office of Emergency Preparedness

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Curtis Alan Folsom, Finance Division

Finalists:
Sara Gibson, Auxiliary Services
Jack Gochenour, Environmental Safety Division
Hayes Thrasher, Finance Division

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: James Maret, Office of University Architects

Finalists:
Christopher Render, Auxiliary Services
Nicholas Stonecipher, Auxiliary Services
Elena Williams, Finance Division

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Catherine Bielec, Finance Division

Finalists:
Leah Melnik, Facilities Management Division
Michael Seagraves, Facilities Management Division
Rusty Williams, Police Department

Outstanding Teams
2022 Outstanding Teams
Bolton Dining Team, Auxiliary Services
Central Steam Plant, Facilities Management Division
ISTEM Research Building 1 Move-In Team, (in collaboration with Research, ESD, FMD, OSPM, and OUA)
UGA Police K9 Team, Police Department

Community Service Award
Award Recipient: Melanie Ford, Office of University Architects for Facilities Planning

Finalists:
John Gagliano, Police Department
Britney Green, Police Department
Rusty Williams, Police Department

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Billy Knight, Support Services, Finance Division

Finalists:
Eric Dellinger, Police Department
Elizabeth Goddard, Building Services, Facilities Management Division
Jean Johnson, Bolton Dining, Auxiliary Services

Leadership Award
Award Recipient: LaRhonda Biggers, Building Services, Facilities Management Division

Finalists:
Lisa Catanese, Auxiliary Services
Russell Davis, Police Department
Scott Messer, Office of University Architects for Facilities Planning

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Tiffany Stone, SPA Post Award Acctg, Finance Division

Finalists:
Bill Brinn, Automotive Center, Facilities Management Division
Jeffery Carlyle, Fire Safety, Environmental Safety Division
Amanda Pankhurst, Auxiliary Services

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Wes Huff, Police Department

Finalists:
Baileigh Barnes, University Human Resources
Jimmy Ball, Building Services, Facilities Management Division
Amanda McHugh, Payroll, Finance Division

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Eddie Faulkenberry, Dining Services, Auxiliary Services

Finalists:
Russ Ramsey, University Human Resources
Matthew Vanderkooi, Support Services, Finance Division
Chris Versola, Procurement, Finance Division

Outstanding Teams
2021 Outstanding Teams
Absence Management Team, Human Resources
Covid Related Check Disbursement Team, Finance Division
Mail and Receiving Services Team, Finance Division
Police E911 Team, Police Department

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Noelle Broadnax, OEP

Finalists:
Deedy Murray, Bursar & Treasury Services, FD
Robert Ray, SPA Post Award Accounting, FD
Shellice Watkins, Dining Services, AS

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Sarah Courtney, SPA Post Award Accounting, FD

Finalists:
Crista Bergmann, Dining Services, AS
Marlin Ewings, University Police, PD
Sam Pittard, Auxiliary Marketing, AS

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Audrey Schroeder, Payroll, FD

Finalists:
Freddie Hardy, Sanitation Servcices, FMD
Pauline Lacount, Procurement Office, FD
Torre LaGuins, Transportation & Parking Services, AS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Tracy Winters, Dining Services, AS

Finalists:
Suzanne Brown, Bursar & Treasury Services, FD
Dan Seymour, Payroll, FD
Carrie Yancey, Utility & Energy Management, FMD

*Results for the Merit Awards were collected as of March 4, 2020 and are representative of efforts prior to that date.

Outstanding Teams
2020 Outstanding Teams
Accounting Department Team
Building Services Crew – Chem + Other Buildings
Police Department Criminal Investigations Team
Programs for Research, Environment, Health and Safety Team

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Andrew Cropp, HR

Finalists:
Tiffany Payne, FD
Evie Trimble, OUA
Kevin Williamson, FMD

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Stacy McLaine, FD

Finalists:
Olivia Castleberry, ESD
Amber Wingo, FD
Ching Yang, FD

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Jimmy Simons, PD

Finalists:
Gail Chester, FD
Patricia McDonald, FD
Hall Gibson, FD

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Brandi Jones, FD

Finalists:
Keith Ingram, FMD
Kim Johnson, FD
Rusty Williams, PD

Outstanding Teams
2019 Outstanding Teams
Accounts Payable Team
Bursar & Treasury Services Team
Grounds Department Leadership Team
Training & Development Team

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Lauren Hofmann, Bursar & Treasury Services

Finalists:
Callie Adams, SPA Post Award Accounting
Chris Martin, University Police Department
Joey Segars, Accounts Payable

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Tish Faust, SPA Post Award Accounting

Finalists:
Amy Collett, Accounts Payable
Jimmy Lambert, Dining Services
Tara Wood, Payroll Department

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Russell Davis, University Police Department

Finalists:
Todd Miller, Environmental Safety Division
Audrey Schroeder, Payroll Department
Patricia Sims, Accounts Payable

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Shaquavia Bell, Transportation and Parking Services

Finalists:
Laura Elder, University Architects
Karen Grubbs, Accounts Payable
Jay McGarity, SPA Post Award Accounting

Outstanding Teams
2018 Outstanding Teams
Accounts Receivable Team
Auxiliary Services Data Reconciliation Team
Campus Transit Operations Team
iPaws Upgrade Project Team

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Natalie Beavers, Bulldog Print + Design, UBAS

Finalists:
Angie Dellinger, Human Resources, HR
Melony Smith, Transportation & Parking Services, AS
Parker Thomas, Human Resources, HR

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Zach Brissett, Office of University Architects, OUA

Finalists:
Hailey Allgood, Transportation & Parking Services, AS
Nelson Browner, Dining Services, AS
Teresa Lopes, Human Resources, HR

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Roger Brown, Bulldog Print + Design, UBAS

Finalists:
Joanna Manzi, Human Resources, HR
Bill Megathlin, Environmental Safety Division, ESD
Bennie Tillman, Dining Services, AS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Vance Silcott, Insurance & Claims Management, UBAS

Finalists:
Debi Chandler, Dining Services, AS
Rachel Cruz, Budget Office, BD
Delilah Nageotte, Human Resources, HR

Outstanding Teams
2018 Outstanding Teams
FLSA HR Operations Team
FMD Support Services Team
Payroll Department Team
UGA Campus Transit Training Team

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Darlene Mealor, Training & Development, HR

Finalists:
Amanda Ganger, Payroll Department, UBAS
Lillian Jaramillo, Building Services, FMD
Natalie Beavers, Bulldog Print + Design, UBAS

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Sean Park, Police Department, PD

Finalists:
Janet Bohannon, Student Account Services, UBAS
Jack Fitzpatrick, Transportation & Parking Services, AS
Matthew Smith, Structural Maintenance, FMD

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Tina Pittman, Fire Safety, ESD

Finalists:
Joanna Manzi, Human Resources, HR
Nicole Moon, Bursar & Treasury services, UBAS
Chris Storey, Police Department, PD

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: AL Sand, Mail & Receiving Services, UBAS

Finalists:
Baileigh Barnes, Human Resources, HR
Steve Harris, Emergency Preparedness, OEP
Nelson Reynolds, Transportation & Parking Services, AS

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Sandra K. Chambers, North Parking Deck, AS

Finalists:
Enriqueta B. Anglada, Building Services – South, FMD
Cassandra H. Elder, Campus Transit System, AS
Lisa Price-Johnson, Operations & Maintenance, FMD

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Kyle Ellard, F&A IT Support, UBAS

Finalists:
Cynthia Churney, Accounts Payable, UBAS
Christine, M. Edell, Payroll, UBAS
Jeff R. Foley, Parking Services, AS

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Eric H. Gattiker, Deputy Chief of Police, UGA PD

Finalists:
Adonis Allen, Oglethorpe Dining Commons, AS
Kathryn M. Brinker, Campus Transit, AS
Eddie Solsberry, Campus Transit, AS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Reginald L. Woods, Administration & HR, FMD

Finalists:
Kathleen Eberhardt, Building Services – North, FMD
David (Max) Grant, Oglethorpe Dining Commons, AS
Savannah A. Thigpen, North Campus Parking Deck, AS

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Jermaine Jones, Support Services, FMD

Finalists:
Margaret Bolton, Building Services-South, FMD
Andrew Cropp, Food Services – Red Clay Café, AS
Shasta Meeler, Campus Transit, AS

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Chloe Eberhart, Parking Services, AS

Finalists:
Quincy Kerbo, Accounts Payable, UBAS
Jared Peden, Procurement, UBAS
Amanda Webb, Payroll Department, UBAS

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Gregory Barnett, Parking Services, AS

Finalists:
Allison Davis, Accounting Department, UBAS
Greg Peek, Food Services – The Niche, AS
Bennie Tillman, Snelling Dining Commons, AS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Eric Dellinger, UGA Police Department, BD

Finalists:
Joy King, Auxiliary Services, AS
Joanna Manzi, Benefits Administration, HR
Micky Wilson, UGA Golf Course, AS

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Trudy Lane, Snelling Dining Commons, AS

Finalists:
Neal Evans, Parking Services, AS
Nelson Harris, Support Services, FMD
Denver Porterfield, Human Resources

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Courtney Odum, University Golf Course, AS

Finalists:
Joshua Brinker, Campus Transit, AS
Wiley McLane, Safety and Training, FMD
Virginia Mercery, Snelling Dining Commons, AS

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Kim Firman, UGA Police Department

Finalists:
Julie Burt, Grounds Department, FMD
Deborah Smart, Parking Services, AS
Mike Volk, Parking Services, AS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Anthony Brown, Parking Services, AS

Finalists:
Debbie Christopher, Payroll Department, UBAS
Lisa Price-Johnson, Operations and Maintenance, FMD
Lindsey Van Note, Human Resources

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Ann Smith, Accounts Receivable, UBAS

Finalists:
Tysen deDufour, Parking Services, AS
Kandice Mitchell, Payroll Department, UBAS
Dorothy Moss, Building Services-North, FMD

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: George Anglin, Preventive Maintenance Shop, FMD

Finalists:
Seth Buchwald, Payroll Department, UBAS
Andy Graff, Parking Services, AS
Sarah Weir, Office of Human Resources, HR

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Lynn Mathis, Payroll Department, UBAS

Finalists:
Bobby Humphries, UGA Police Department
Patricia Johnson, Snelling Hall, AS
Joey Wagner, South Campus Parking Deck, AS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Vonnie Swain, University Budget Office, BD

Finalists:
K.C. Chester, Sheet Metal Shop, FMD
Eric Dellinger, UGA Police Department
Carrie Yancey, Energy Services Department, FMD

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Gregg Hudson, Snelling Dining Commons, AAS

Finalists:
Ketty Anglada, Services Department, PPD
Sandra Chambers, Parking Services, AAS
Jeff Dalton, Sheet Metal Shop, PPD

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Jimmy Lipham, UGACard Services/Bulldog Bucks, AAS

Finalists:
Jennifer Dunlop, Office of Sustainability, PPD
Kim Phillips, Food Services Department, AAS
Ashley Quick, Services Department, PPD

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Chris Wilkins, Accounting Department, CD

Finalists:
Cheylon Bradford, Parking Services, AAS
Cathy Brain, Administrative Services Division, AAS
Shelly Orozco-Marrs, The Village Summit, AAS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Celise Elder, Accounting Department, CD

Finalists:
Katherine Ingerson, Food Services Department, AAS
Vonnie Swain, University Budget Office, BD
Hope Thomas, Safety Coordination, PPD

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Christine Eberhart, Performing Arts Center Parking Deck, AAS

Finalists:
Terri Akers, Accounting Department, CD
Robert Irwin, Oglethorpe Dining Commons, AAS
Christine Long, Directory Assistance, AAS

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Derek Schuber, Design and Construction, OUA

Finalists:
Scott Cohenour, Food Services, AAS
Kandice Mitchell, Payroll Department, CD
Jessica Taylor, Accounts Payable Department, CD

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Annette Evans, Procurement Office, CD

Finalists:
Sandra Behr, Bolton Dining Commons, AAS
Paul Cassilly, Facilities Planning Office, OUA
Gina Roberts, Budget Department, BD

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Roderick Platt, Support Services, PPD

Finalists:
Tamara Dillard, Tate Center Food Services, AAS
Kathy Webb, Budget Division, BD
Casey Westbrooks, Building A/C Systems, PPD

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Lynn Hix, Operations and Maintenance, PPD

Finalists:
Christy Coddington, Payroll Department, CD
Christine Eberhart, Performing Arts Center Parking Deck, AAS
Louise Hill, Parking Services, AAS

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Boryana Vasileva, Food Services, AAS

Finalists:
David Bohannon, Police Department, AAS
Karen Hart, Parking Services, AAS
Dan Seymour, Payroll Department, CD

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Beverly Sexton, Food Services, AAS

Finalists:
Lyn Garvin, Physical Plant Human Resources, PPD
Kirti Leatham, Food Services, AAS
Patricia Sims, Accounts Payable, CD

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Elizabeth Quillian, Bursar’s Office, CD

Finalists:
Eric Dellinger, Police Department, AAS
Kris Ingmundson, Food Services, AAS
Lisa Westmoreland, Payroll Department, CD

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Glenda Owens, Contracts and Grants, CD

Finalists:
Mike Chalker, Parking Services, AAS
Carolyn Dial, Departmental Financial Systems, BD
Paul Oesterle, Food Services, AAS

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Brooks Oliver, Food Services, AAS

Finalists:
Tysen deDufour, Parking Services, AAS
Pete Golden, Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness, AAS
Paul Shadowens, Campus Transit, AAS

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Kim Thomas, Services Department, PPD

Finalists:
Linwood Hill, Parking Services, AAS
Kirti Leatham, Food Services, AAS
Linda Middleton, Directory Assistance, AAS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Robert McCurley, Welding Shop, PPD

Finalists:
Henry Green, Food Services, AAS
Karen Pitts, Bursar’s Office, CD
Vonnie Swain, Budget Office, BD

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Dan Bowdoin, Food Services, AAS

Finalists:
Christine Eberhart, Parking Services, AAS
Leanne Fouche, Parking Services, AAS
Willie Kimbro, Support Services, PPD

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Beth Maples, Environmental Safety Services, ESD

Finalists:
John Newton, Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness, AAS
Tori Outlaw, Fire Safety Program, ESD
Hope Thomas, Safety Coordination, PPD

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Ronnie Sexton, Grounds Maintenance, PPD

Finalists:
Eric Dellinger, UGA Police Department, AAS
Linda Henneman, University Architects, OUA
Patricia Ross, Parking Services, AAS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Sue Hopewell, Parking Services, AAS

Finalists:
Kim Collins, Accounts Payable, CD
George McElhannon, Fire Safety Program, ESD
Dorothy Moss, Custodial Services – North Campus, PPD

Customer Service Award
Award Recipient: Sandra Patterson, Food Services-Snelling, AAS

Finalists:
Don Coleman, Campus Mail, AAS
Mattie Few, North Campus Custodial, PPD
Gina Roberts, Budget Department, BD

Newcomer Award
Award Recipient: Max Harrell, University Printing, AAS

Finalists:
John Gayer, Campus Mail, AAS
Bill Megathlin, Environmental Safety Services, ESD
Reg Woods, Physical Plant Human Resources, PPD

Tough Dawg Award
Award Recipient: Stan Aaron, Campus Mail, AAS

Finalists:
Tommy Evans, Food Services-Oglethorpe, AAS
Brett Jackson, Parking Services, AAS
Susan Thornton, Central Receiving/Central Office Supply, AAS

Unsung Hero Award
Award Recipient: Marcie Berrong, Student Accounts, CD

Finalists:
Jennifer Collins, Accounts Payable, CD
Henry Green, Food Services-Bolton, AAS
Steve Holloway, Campus Transit, AAS