The 2025 recipients are:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Awards Definitions<\/b><\/p>\n Please consider nominating a deserving colleague for each of the following division recognition awards:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>The Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award<\/strong> is given to a Student Affairs employee who collaborated and worked closely with other division staff throughout the year. They treat colleagues with respect, consider the ideas and opinions of others, share information, are willing to accept responsibility, and promote the spirit of teamwork within their unit and the larger community.<\/span><\/p>\n The Champion of Humble Service Award<\/strong> is given to an individual who works quietly behind the scenes for the good of students, Student Affairs, and the University. They go the extra mile and contribute immensely to a culture of care. While not always publicly celebrated, this individual demonstrates leadership through dedication and service.<\/span><\/p>\n The Service to Student Excellence Award<\/strong> is given to a Student Affairs employee who has made a significant difference in the life of one or more students. They have consistent interaction and engagement with students; assisting them under varying circumstances. They foster students\u2019 academic, personal, and professional growth, contribute to student success, and advocate for students.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nomination & Selection Process<\/b><\/p>\n Any classified\/unclassified staff employed in the Division of Student Affairs, anytime between the beginning of the academic year (July 1) to present, is eligible for nomination. Nominations should include a brief reason for the nomination. Any classified\/unclassified staff employed in the Division of Student Affairs may nominate and\/or be nominated. Previous year recipients are the reviewing body. Recipients were announced at the spring 2025 Student Affairs Gathering.<\/span><\/p>\n For a complete list of eligible staff, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Past Recipients<\/b><\/p>\n 2024 Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award Recipient: Sarah Lockwood<\/p>\n 2024 Champion of Humble Service Award Recipient: Tom Breyer<\/p>\n 2024 Service to Student Excellence Award Recipient: Shondra Russell<\/p>\n ——————-<\/p>\n 2023 Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award Recipient: Justin Sunada<\/span><\/p>\n 2023 Champion of Humble Service Award Recipient: Stacey Rainey<\/p>\n 2023 Service to Student Excellence Award Recipient: Luanne Carrillo-Avalos<\/p>\n ——————-<\/p>\n 2022 Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award Recipient: Antonio Castellanos<\/span><\/p>\n 2022 Champion of Humble Service Award Recipient: Paula Verdegaal-Taylor<\/span><\/p>\n 2022 Service to Student Excellence Award Recipient: Alicia Monrroy<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#a7a9ac” custom_padding=”6px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”3%||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Josefin Sans|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_font=”Josefin Sans||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” min_height=”44px” custom_margin=”||7px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#d3d3d3″ divider_weight=”2px” _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”19%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Fall 2024 – Spring 2025″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font=”|800|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Spring 2025 – Student Affairs Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n Shout-Out to our Award Winners:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n Congratulations and wonderful job to all of you! Winter 2025 – Cancelled due to weather closure<\/strong><\/p>\n Fall 2024 – FISH! Philosophy<\/strong><\/p>\n Presentation slides: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1cQx_oNIXlxNXylXhOh30L3jRznC4lvcXUx72SOF4Ikc\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Fall 2023 – Spring 2024″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font=”|800|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u00a0Spring 2024 – Student Affairs Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n Shout-Out to our Award Winners:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Winter 2024 – WOUcha Kucha<\/strong> A Special Thank-You to Our Presenters:<\/em><\/p>\n Fall 2023 – Mindfulness Insights (presented by Beth Scroggins)<\/strong><\/p>\n Presentation slides: https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/1gpZkafORJOy0hxcAu4KElXTj9l-E3nmmAyceJGGtbgw\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Fall 2022 – Spring 2023″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000000″ title_font=”|800|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”20px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Spring 2023 – Student Affairs Recognition Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2023 recipients are:<\/strong><\/p>\n Stacey Rainey – Champion of Humble Service<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The Champion of Humble Service Award<\/strong> is given to an individual who works quietly behind the scenes for the good of students, Student Affairs, and the University. They go the extra mile and contribute immensely to a culture of care. While not always publicly celebrated, this individual demonstrates leadership through dedication and service.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Luanne Ca<\/strong><\/span>rrillo-Avalos – Service to Student Excellence<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Service to Student Excellence Award<\/strong> is given to a Student Affairs employee who has made a significant difference in the life of one or more students. They have consistent interaction and engagement with students; assisting them under varying circumstances. They foster students\u2019 academic, personal, and professional growth, contribute to student success, and advocate for students.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n Justin Sunada – Outstanding Staff Teamwork<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Outstanding Staff Teamwork Award<\/strong> is given to a Student Affairs employee who collaborated and worked closely with other division staff throughout the year. They treat colleagues with respect, consider the ideas and opinions of others, share information, are willing to accept responsibility, and promote the spirit of teamwork within their unit and the larger community.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n <\/b><\/em><\/p>\n Nomination & Selection Process: <\/b>Any classified\/unclassified staff employed in the Division of Student Affairs, anytime between July 1, 2022 to present, is eligible for nomination. Nominations should include a brief reason for the nomination. Any classified\/unclassified staff employed in the Division of Student Affairs may nominate. The 2022 award recipients and the Student Affairs Leadership Team are the reviewing body. Recipients will be announced at the spring 2023 Student Affairs Gathering.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Winter 2023 – WOUcha Kucha<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Fall 2022 – Responsible Employee Training<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student\/files\/2025\/05\/Payton-scaled.jpg\")
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