Reward and Recognition - Employee of the Year

Employee of the Year and Service Recognition Luncheon

Each year, one employee is chosen from each campus for this award. This award is given to a nominee who goes above and beyond other employees in commitment and service to the Unviersity. Any staff member who has been at the University for at least three years and did not win the previous year is eligible for nomination. EOY finalists and winners are honored at the annual University Length of Service Recognition luncheon. To nominate a staff member for employee of the year, visit the Human Resources Learning & Organization Development web site.

2008 Employee of the Year -- Coming in May!

2007 Employee of the Year

2006 Employee of the Year

2005 Employee of the Year

Employee of the Year - 2007

2007 EVANSTON CAMPUS Employee of the Year

LAURA GERETY, Business Administrator, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
“This finalist is the most capable staff member I have encountered during my 16-year career at Northwestern. In every facet of the job, this person displays a positive, can-do attitude that sets the tone for all others. This exceptional talent has demonstrated extraordinary dedication and ability, rendering superb service to faculty, students and staff . Under this leader, staff support and morale in our unit are – by a wide margin – at the highest level I’ve ever seen.”

2007 CHICAGO CAMPUS Employee of the Year

CARRIE HARPER, Research Administrator, Department of Patholology
Feinberg School of Medicine
“This finalist administered over 12 million research dollars for over 160 individuals this year. She transformed a collection of previously time-consuming and onerous administrative tasks into a smooth, efficient and worry-free process. Her exemplary contributions this year will no doubt increase the future success of our faculty. She simply takes care of all the administration in a timely and error-free way, so that we can focus on the science. By working in an extraordinarily conscientious and organized manner, she exemplifies someone who goes “above and beyond” with her contributions.”

Evanston Employee of the Year Finalists

John Anderson, Instructional Technology Coordinator, Institute for Design Engineering and Applications

Tessie Cachola, Student Services Coordinator, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

LAURA GERETY, Business Administrator, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Chicago Employee of the Year Finalists

Kathleen Doherty, Coordinator of Eff ort Reporting, Accounting Services for Research and Sponsored Programs

Yolanda Gomez,Admissions Assistant School of Continuing Studies

CARRIE HARPER, Research Administrator, Department of Patholology, Feinberg School of Medicine

Employee of the Year - 2006

97 employees serving the University for 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years were recognized at the annual Staff Service Recognition Luncheon held on May 3, 2006 at the Hyatt-Regency Hotel.  Honorees were congratulated and personally thanked by President Henry S. Bienen and Senior Vice President Gene Sunshine for their commitment and service to the University.  The finalists and winners of Employee of the Year were also announced for both campuses. 

2006 EVANSTON CAMPUS Employee of the Year
SABIN GURUNG, Program Assistant, Kellogg School of Management

“Sabin is a prized member of our administrative team.  He is flawless in completing tasks, despite having to manage simultaneous requests from multiple faculty members.  He thinks two steps ahead of the faculty, takes initiative to make sure everything goes well, and volunteers whenever there is a need.  This year, one special request was to develop a web-based recruiting management system that allows faculty to review applications and submit assessments on line – and this new system is amazing.  Another special request was to manage the acquisition of equipment that now produces CDs for our courses in house at a fraction of the cost that contractors had charged.  Sabin’s performance in regular responsibilities and special projects has significantly improved our quality of life.  In short, Sabin is the ideal role model for what a staff member should be.  There truly aren’t sufficient words to detail the depth of positive emotion that radiates from him.  In fact, I cannot think of a nicer human being.”

2006 CHICAGO CAMPUS Employee of the Year
ELENI GARBES, Manger of Operations, Cancer Center

“Eleni has made a huge difference to our numerous faculty and staff.  This year, an extraordinary event happened in our professional life.  The amount of new space we opened, and the number of facilities we moved into were unprecedented in our history.  Not only did she manage our relocation to a new building, but also the relocation of several centers from other departments and of new faculty from across the country.  Eleni was at the center of all the changes to make sure our place is exemplary – by meeting with every leader to identify needs, being on site early in the morning and late at night to make sure things were put in the right place, and even waking in the middle of the night to help run tests.  In a daunting position, with a Rolodex beyond compare, this person has been indispensable to fulfilling the promise of our facility and our mission.  Eleni has been the person behind the scenes who has by far made the greatest impact on our facility – to make it world class.”

Evanston Employee of the Year Finalists
Mary Anne Peruchini, Business Administrator, MCC Biomedical Engineering
SABIN GURUNG, Program Assistant, Kellogg School of Management

Stephanie Teterycz, Director Summer Session, School of Continuing Studies

Chicago Employee of the Year Finalists
Nancy Flowers, Program Assistant, The Law School
ELENI GARBES, Manager of Operations, Cancer Center

Andrena Logan, Research Administrator, MCC Molecular Pharmacology and Biological Chemistry

Employee of the Year - 2005

115 employees who have worked for the University for 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years were recognized at the annual Staff Service Recognition Luncheon held on May 4, 2005 at the Drake Hotel.  Length of Service Honorees were congratulated and personally thanked by President Henry Bienen and Vice President Business & Finance Gene Sunshine for their commitment and service to the university. The finalists and winners of Employee of the Year were also announced for both campuses. 

2005 EVANSTON CAMPUS Employee of the Year
KRZYSZTOF KOZUBSKI, Program Assistant, History Departmnet, WCAS
"No matter what the query, Krzysztof knows the answer.  In my 10 years at Northwestern, I have not met a member of the faculty or staff who is more considerate, reliable, or creative.  Krzysztof has changed for the better the nature of every interaction between students and our department.  An enormous asset to both our department and the University, he is a star whose presence is a major factor in our success and national visibility – and someone who deserves every recognition the University can give.”

2005 CHICAGO CAMPUS Employee of the Year
CHARLENE THOMAS, Registrar, School of Continuing Studies
“Charlene provided the leadership to effectively respond to and resolve 20 major changes and issues – in less than 12 months.  She was central to the complete restructuring and refocusing of our department – and her commitment to continuous process improvement and student satisfaction is unmatched.  Her results and methods fully support the mission of our School and the University.  Through leadership, drive, determination, and a “can do” attitude, Charlene embodies the qualities of Employee of the Year.”

2005 Evanston Employee of the Year Finalists
Kathleen Daniels from the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences English Department

KRZYSZTOF KOZUBSKI, Program Assistant, History Departmnet, WCAS
Matthew Taylor from the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences Multimedia Learning Center

2005 Chicago Employee of the Year Finalists
Laura Bleiler from Feinberg Publications and Public Relations department
Lynn Chouniard-Rogers from Feinberg Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences

CHARLENE THOMAS, Registrar, School of Continuing Studies