Last updated on March 21, 2024. Originally published January 27, 2024.
Hosted by the UF Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Charlie Lane and Senior Director of Training & Organizational Development Bob Parks, the 2022 Superior Accomplishment Awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, April 13, in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.
This annual program recognizes staff and faculty members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy, or to the quality of life for students and employees. Recognition by one’s peers is the highest point of achievement.
University-Level Award Winners
The following individuals received the Superior Accomplishment Awards’ highest honors and were awarded with a $2,000 check:
CLERICAL / OFFICE SUPPORT Jessica Abbate Administrative Support Assistant I
UF/IFAS, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
SUPPORT SERVICES Daisey Gainey
Custodial Worker I
Facilities Services – Building Services
SCIENTIFIC / TECHNICAL Mulubrhan Balehegn Gebremikael
Agricultural Food Scientist III
UF/IFAS, Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems
ADMINISTRATIVE / SUPERVISORY Angela Chandler
Academic Program Specialist II
UF/IFAS, Department of Animal Sciences
ADMINISTRATIVE / PROFESSIONAL Justin Donnelly
Associate Director
Division of Student Life, Student Activities and Involvement
ACADEMIC PERSONNEL Jerne Shapiro Lecturer
College of Public Health and Health Professions, Department of Epidemiology
COMMUNITY SERVICE Emilie Lenes
Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Student Life, Counseling and Wellness Center
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Nekia Jones
Administrative Support AST III
Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Special Recognition Award Winners
The following individuals received the Special Recognition Award. These employees were each presented with a $1,000 check:
Nicolle O’Steen Veterinary Service Representative College of Veterinary Medicine, Small Animal Hospital
Jeremy Saley Warehouse/Stores Assistant College of Veterinary Medicine, Central Supply and Receiving
Tyler Engel Maintenance Specialist III
Facilities Services Operations
Brian Gray IT Analyst III
UF/IFAS – Office of the Dean of Research
Dewayne Hyatt Systems Administrator Programmer IV
UF/IFAS – Office of Information Technology
Angie Hingson Associate Director of Admissions Division of Enrollment Management – Office of Admissions
Craig Prescott System Administrator Programmer IV
Information Technology – Research Computing
Nicholas Mortenson IT Analyst I Information Technology – Enterprise Systems
Please join us in congratulating those who were recognized in this prestigious ceremony. Below are pictures from the event.