Past Winners

2008

Dedication – Judy Hallinen, Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach
Commitment to Students – Stephen G. Pajewski, Information Systems Program
Innovation – Linda Schmidt, Human Resources
Culture – Liz Fox, College of Fine Arts
University Citizenship – Brenda Peyser, Heinz College

2007

Dedication – Joseph Sullivan, Office of Sponsored Programs
Commitment to Students – John Hannon, Student Development
Innovation – Children’s School Team: Jean Bird, Erlina Mae Bowers, Alexa Broughton, Linda Hancock, Violet McGillen, Beth McMichael, Donna Perovich, Maggie Rosenblum, Tim Salinetro, Jean Simpson, Estelle Solomon, Charline Tomer and Gina Williams
Culture – Dolores Heagy, Computing Services Help Desk
University Citizenship – Office of International Education Team: Tricia Dugan, Linda Gentile, Emily Half, Nancy Knezevich, Lisa Krieg, Jennifer McNabb, Eva Mergner, Neslihan Ozdoganlar and Stephanie Pratt

2006

Dedication – Lori Bell, Human Resources
Enthusiasm (This category was replaced with “Commitment to Students” in 2007) – John Sengenberger, Tepper School of Business
Innovation – Oracle 11i E-Learning Team: Renee Fisher, Amanda Perkins, Brett Rebischke-Smith, Leonard Stellitano and Ross Strader
Culture – Leslie Rhodes, Pre-Award
University Citizenship – Patrick Roach, Property and Space Accounting

2005

Dedication – Charles Matous, Institute for Complex Engineered Systems
Enthusiasm – Cyert Center Educators Team: Judy Abrams, Rebecca Aizupitis, Katie Beardsley, Clare Bochicchio, Emily Buchholz, Lindie Droulia, Mary Foglia, Carla Freund, Debra Fromm, Lynn Frustaci, Carol Herron, Karen Jackson, Sandy Johns, Marcela King, Jamie Kokales, Elisa Lesquin, Mary Anne Lynch, Brenda McConnaughy, Suzanne McCullough, Mary Moore, Barbara Moser, Joella Reed, Rachel Reid, Chris Reppermund, Jacqueline Rombold, Amy Smith, Jennifer Smith, Kim Spragan, Mark Spragan, Lillian Staudacher, Sandy Stover, Amy Strada, Megan Sweeney, Lisa Timon, Lucy Valcheff, Michelle Visley, Christean Volz, and Sandra Walfish
Innovation – The Human Resources Orientation Team: Karen Beaudway, Lori Bell, Gemma Green, Gloria Gruber, Charles Palmer, Ron Placone, Richard Smereczniak, and Everett Tademy
Culture – The Fitness Team: Donna Morosky and Pattye Stragar
University Citizenship – The Crunch Team: Pete Bronder, Mark Campassano, Josh Emerson, Larry Gallagher, Frank Kietzke, Jenny Ladd, Alex Lang, Shirl McGaffick, Dave Nolan, Lisa Picone, Alan Sutton, Joe Winwood and Russ Yount

2004

Dedication – Roy Beebe, Facilities Management Services Gardeners
Enthusiasm – Michelle Wirtz, The Heinz School
Innovation – Larry Powell, Human Resources
Culture – Darlene Covington-Davis, School of Architecture
University Citizenship – Rita Motor, Administrative Computing and Information Systems

2003

Dedication – Chang-Hsin Chang, Human-Computer Interaction Institute
Enthusiasm – Randy Vandermolen, Software Engineering Institute
Innovation – Guy Winn, Accounting Services (Finance)
Culture (This category was introduced in 2003) – Creig W. Doyle, Carnegie Mellon University Police Department
University Citizenship – James Gindlesperger, Environmental Health and Safety

2002

Dedication – Anita Barkin, Health Services
Enthusiasm – Jane Ditmore, Retail Services
Innovation – The Heinz School Morale and Motivation Committee: Dorothy Bassett, Ron Delfine, Debra Dennison, Janet Ford, Gary Franko, Bridget Jakub, Hope Markiewicz, Lynnette Morris and Kristen Niceswanger
University Citizenship – Richard Pethia, Software Engineering Institute

2001

Dedication – Nick Salakas, Retail Services
Enthusiasm – Dennis Cosgrove, Human-Computer Interaction Institute
Innovation – Research Administration Training and Development Creators: Liz Fox and Donna Marano
University Citizenship – Household Hazardous Waste Day Team: Robert Anderegg, Mark Banister, Melissa Burik, Barbara Kviz, Pam Snyder and Carole Wilson

2000

Dedication – Greg Armstrong, Computer Science and Paul Fowler, Student Affairs
Enthusiasm – Toni McIltrot, Chemical Engineering
Innovation – Thomas Longstaff, Software Engineering Institute
University Citizenship – Gordon Gordon, Planned Giving

1999

Excellence in Satisfying Customers (This category was replaced with “Outstanding Dedication” and “Outstanding Enthusiasm” in 2000)– Gary Franko, The Heinz School
Excellence in Process Improvement (This category was replaced with “Outstanding Innovation” in 2000) – Melissa Burik, Environmental Health and Safety
Excellence in University Citizenship – Patricia Stacer, Retail Administration

1998

Excellence in Satisfying Customers
    Team Award – Housing Services Team: Dan Askin, Tom Brooks, Ida Czarnecki, Rose DeCarpio, Kevin Gameinhart, Adria Greene, Adam Horner, Denny Horner, Kari Malpas, Tim Michael, David Myers, Lornie Safar, Norma Shaw, Scott Shields, Pat Svitko, Carol Wilhelm and Bob Wilson
    Individual Award – Elizabeth Casale, The Heinz School
Excellence in Increasing Productivity
    Team Award (This category was replaced with “Excellence in Process Improvement” in 1999) – Web JE Team: James Gartner, David Kosslow and Joyce Moore
    Individual Award – Josh Frederick, Retail Services
Excellence in University Citizenship – Denise Murrin-Macey, Engineering and Public Policy

1997

Excellence in Satisfying Customers
    Team Award – Carnegie Mellon Catering Services Team: Jeff Berkowitz, Gerry Buckner, Jim Cappellino, Dee Clydesdale, Jackie D’Alessandro, Don Deighan, Ivy Deighan, Zack Deighan, James Demus, Betty Detillo, Linda Deutsch, Judy Dickie, Maria Fernandez, Pat Forster, Michal Frank, Helen Fustos, Kathleen Gilbert, Linda Gregory, Megan Gurgon, Matthew Hughes, Mark Jones, Ariene Kerr, Edy Kuchinicki, Lois Laffey, Pat Laychak, Patty Lesky, Charles McKissick, Nancy Morgan, Louise O’Hanlon, Natasha Oreskovich, Emma Primer, Kate Robertson, Kristine Royal, Andrea Stephany, Jacey Stroback, Brian Swinton, Patty Tucci, Alice Wagner, Theresa Wereszczynski and Mindy Wisman
    Individual Award – Laurie Stewart, Graduate School of Industrial Administration
Excellence in Increasing Productivity
    Team Award – SPEX Development Team: Tom Eagan, Liz Fox, Debbie Harvard, Rob Kearns, Margaret Kinsky, Valerie Kramer, Joe LeDonne, Donna Marano, Cherie Pry, Sandy Rocco and Tim Sager
    Individual Award – Shirley McClure, Student Health Services
Excellence in University Citizenship – Patricia Laughlin, Carnegie Institute of Technology

1996

Excellence in Satisfying Customers
    Team Award – Carnegie Mellon Child Care Center Staff: Judy Abrams, Carla Freund, Tricia Gerstel, Joella Reed, David Robinson, Peggy Vento and Chris Volz
    Individual Award – Ken Meyer, Chemical Engineering
Excellence in Increasing Productivity
    Team Award – DRIVE Team: John Bird, Jom Boshears, Mary Ann Carr, Norma Clouse, Carolyn Osmond, Marvin Pflaum, Bob Rittiger and Thang Vu
    Individual Award – Marvin Pflaum, Human Resources
Excellence in University Citizenship – Anne Marie Bosnyak, Indirect Cost
Judges’ Award (This award was given in 1996 only) – Grounds Crew: Roy Beebe, Daniel Covato, Keith DeVaughn, Neal Fischer, Andrew Kovacic, Michael Loew, Paul Moorey, Sandra Schwartz, Douglas Taylor, Stephen Weale and Dave Wessell

1995

Excellence in Satisfying Customers
    Team Award – The Heinz School’s Master of Public Management Program Team: Harry Faulk, Tracy Ann Lewis, Robert Pearson and Marilyn Wray
    Individual Award – David “Breeze” Burzese, Administrative Computer and Information Systems
Excellence in Increasing Producitivity
    Team Award – Homecoming/Reunion Team: Kelly Berry, Shelley Brozenick, Carolyn Clark, Paula Deasy, Rebecca Florey, Danielle Galle-Cochran, Trish Kweder, Tina Marino, Dana Wettergreen and Miriam Whitworth-Brown
    Individual Award – Sandy Rocco, Robotics Institute
Excellence in University Citizenship – Everett Tademy, Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action