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." The CARE Award program began in the fall of 1999 and over 130 deserving staff have received the award.

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.”

Spring 2010 Danny Cordova – Multicultural Center Robert "Todd" Elia – Records & Registration Nancy Hong – School of Management Mickey Lewis – Undergraduate Education Remona McLain – School of Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences Peggy Zotter – Office of Business Affairs

Fall 2009 Paula Austell – Development & Alumni Relations Mary Dziorny – Information Security Keith Ferguson – Facilities Management Matthew Sanchez – Enrollment Services Holly Worrell – Activities Center/Recreational Sports

Spring 2009 Jacob Abraham – Information Resources Lisa Alexander – Police Department Neteria McNulty – Multicultural Center Corina Cantua – School of Management Alison Rackler – Enrollment Services Linda Maute – School of Engineering and Computer Science

Fall 2008 Karen Baynham – Career Center Kristen Blakely – Office of Academic Affairs Janet H. Collins – School of Interdisciplinary Studies Susan S. Kutchi – McDermott Library Pamela M. McElrath – Residential Life Office Mary Jo Rex – 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

Spring 2003 Michael A. Doty Mickey Lewis Gayle Poirot Gayle Holt Lana Sooter Peggy Eckelkamp

Fall 2002 Lisa Garza Jimmy Casey Jody Nelsen David Ritchey Rochelle Pena Tiah Lambert

Spring 2002 Sherry Clarkson Lynda Gary Carol Lanham Roberta Green Helen van der Woude Sheila D. Rollerson

Fall 2001 Janie Johnson Audette Rackley Gina Niemann Teresa M. Johnston Sam Eicke Barbara Ann Taylor Geiger

Spring 2001 Peggy Attari Patsy Aguilera James Cannici Eugene B. Scroggins Christy J. Baxter Marjorie D. Renfrow

Fall 2000 Jean Stuart Jennifer Waldrop David L. Maldonado Colleen L. Ridge Jean Vik Gina Felts

Spring 2000 Judi B. Hensley Walter K. Welch Jo Ellen Roach Cheryl Friesenhahn Cheryl O’Steen Debbie Jester

Fall 1999 Pete Bond Matthew Ramseyer Sandee Goertzen President Franklyn Jenifer Don Davis Leah Teutsch Tommy Doan