The CARE Award program spotlights staff deserving of special recognition by virtue of having "demonstrated superior performance, offered outstanding customer service or performed acts which have enhanced the image of the University." Any regular employee who is a non-faculty staff member below the level of vice-president, and is employed beyond the probation period, is eligible as a potential nominee. Nominations may be submitted by staff, faculty, students, and others including University customers. Each awardee is presented with a handsome desk clock, appropriately inscribed, and a framed certificate of recognition as permanent and tangible mementos of their contributions.

“We don’t say thank you often enough,” Dr. Daniel said in presenting the awards. “It’s a chance for us to express our sincere appreciation.”

Fall 2009 Karen Baynham – career services coordinator, UT Dallas Career Center. Kristen Blakely – coordinator of special programs, Office of Academic Affairs and Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.. Janet H. Collins – academic adviser, School of Interdisciplinary Studies. Susan S. Kutchi – librarian, McDermott Library. Pamela M. McElrath – student development specialist, Residential Life Office. Mary Jo Rex – academic adviser, School of Arts and Humanities.

Spring 2008 Janet Carden Serenity King Jerri Lipple David Maldonado Leah Nall Enedina Rodriguez

Fall 2007 Bill Conoley Nancy Lozano Lori Skillestad Randi Mogul Sherry Marek Kent Mecklenburg

Spring 2007 Donna Lippincott Maria Valencia Paula Bratt Julie Allen Mary Roffino Abbey Bailey

Fall 2006 Debra Marable Mickey Choate Mary Felipe Thi Nyugen Beverly Young Megan Green

Spring 2006 Nicona Gamm Suzanne Altstaetter April Liang Deborah Chen Peggy Attari Beatrice Green (not pictured)

Fall 2005 Matt Freeman Kathy White Paul Schmehl Judy Patterson Darlene Coppage Becky Gozzola

Spring 2005 Judith Kimbriel Barbara Thompson Cynthia Durbin Lisa Johnson Gwen Bowen Emebet Sahle

Fall 2004 Ann Shoffstall David Cady Debbie Montgomery Sandy Bowen Sandra Mitchell Jerry Porter

Spring 2004 Sandy Burdine Judy Snellings Kathy A. Meyer Judy Lewis Myrna Tureff Nilza Molina-Lopez

Fall 2003 Rickie Brown Mark Phillips Connie Hoggard Arthur Gregg Kim Winkler Teresa Lynd