Employee Recognition & Award Program

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Award Process

Nominations will be sought from the Black Hills State University community.
Nomination forms may be submitted by faculty, students, co-workers, or supervisors for any non-student employee.
A committee composed of faculty, career service and exempt staff of BHSU will forward recommendations to the President. Award recipients will be announced at the spring reception.
Honors will include trophies, plaques, monetary awards and other items of value.
The 2011 nomination deadline is March 4, 2011.

Nomination forms are on the web. If ou have any questions, please contact the Human Resource Office at 642-6549.

Community Service Award

The individual receiving this award will be honored for service provided to the Spearfish community, the region around Spearfish, the State of South Dakota or the Nation and spotlights the positive impact that BHSU employees have in the community. The nominee should demonstrate significant contribution of time or talent and may also involve facilitating change, leadership, taking risks and involving others. All BHSU employees are eligible

Nomination form (doc)

Economic Enhancement or Savings Award

The recipient of this award may be a person or area that initiated and successfully established new methods, practices, or plans which have enhanced revenues and/or saved BHSU money, time or staff. All BHSU employees/areas are eligible.

Nomination form (doc)

Outstanding University Service Award

Conferred on an employee of Black Hills State University who displays outstanding dedication and commitment to the responsibilities of their position through service to the public and support of fellow employees. A nominee must have demonstrated performance qualities which serve as an example to other. All BHSU employees are eligible.

Nomination form

Student Service Award

This award will be conferred upon an individual who best fulfills or promotes BHSU's mission as a liberal arts university through his or her services that assist students through: mentoring, service to student organizations, clarification of BHSU information/policies, advisement, etc.

Nominees should be those employees who have direct contact with students on a regular basis. These persons consistently extend themselves beyond the bounds of their normal job routine to deliver assistance to students. They are problem solvers in the provision of all services while maintaining their professionalism while following the accepted practices and procedures established by BHSU. These individuals should have the respect of co-workers and students for their responsiveness in providing service. All BHSU employees are eligible

Nomination form (doc)

University Area Award

The recipient of this award is an area of the university that has displayed outstanding dedication and commitment to the responsibilities of that area. Creativity in the effective use of resources, management of a significant project or projects or assignments within rigid constraints may be considered for this award. Continued performance at a consistent high level may also be considered. Area examples: a division, college, department, etc. or any smaller area such as the custodial staff in Jonas Hall. All BHSU employees/areas are eligible.

Nomination form (doc)

Past award recipients

2002

	Area Award Myron Sullivan and Keith Smith – University Security
	Community Service Award Don Altmyer
	Special Committee Award David Salomon
	Student Service Award Micheline Hickenbotham
	University Service Award Arnie Hemmingson
	University Service Award Jim Knutson
	University Service Award Diane Mabey

2003

	Area Award Kristen Kilmer, Corinne Hansen, Ven Thompson, Paul Kopco – University Communications
	Community Service Award Cheryl Leahy and David Wolff
	Special Committee Award Jace DeCory
	Student Service Award Joan Wermers
	University Service Award Mike Jastorff
	University Service Award Kim Kerwin

2004

2004 Award Recipients

2005

2005 Award Recipients

2006

Community Service - Randy Culver

Student Service - Dawn Kennedy

University Service - Terry Hupp

Area Award - Library Staff

Special Committee Award - Finance/HRIS Implementation Team

2007

Community Service - Kathy Quinn

University Service - Beth Azevedo

Area Award - Custodial Services

Special Committee Award - Human Resources

2008

Economic Savings - Art Jones

Community Service - Bookstore Staff

Student Service - Rhonda Wolff

University Service - Shanna Franzen

Area Award - Instructional Media Staff

Special Committee Award - Urla Marcus

2009

Economic Savings - Brian Ewald

Community Service - Fred Nelson

Student Service - Scott Ahola

University Service - Anne Stevens

Area Award - Grounds & Maintenance Staff

Special Committee Award - Marc Tuschen

2010

Special Committee Award - The JLR Crew

Bonnie Alberts
Danielle Brady
Sara Elias
Arlene Holmes
Chad Kruckenbert
Mike McNeil
Barb Ridgway
Eileen Thomas
Joe Valades

Economic Impact Award - Sponsored Programs Office

Community Service Award - Penney Williams

University Service Award - Kathy Morford & Elise Kietzmann

Student Service Award - Cody McMichael

University Area Award - University Marketing & Communications

LaNaya Elliott
Corinne Hansen
Sheryl Holman
Kristen Kilmer
Susie Pratt
Michelle Tracy

2011

Special Committee Award - Jeanne Hanson

Economic Savings Award -

Deb Smoot
Ven Thompson
Danielle Brady

Community Service Award - Terry Hupp

University Service Award - Patty Clarkson

Student Service Award - Richard Raridon

University Area Award - Human Resources Office

Nancy Grassel
David Dobrenski
Jilena Faith
Glen Lammers
Marie Guest

Longevity Recipients

2008 (August 22, 2007 - August 21, 2008)

40 Years
Calvin Crooks

30 Years
Dr. Janeen Larsen
Lil Odell

25 Years
Patty Clarkson
Dr. Kent Meyers
Steve Meeker

20 Years
Janet Bettelyoun
Dr. Thomas Cox
Michael Jastorff
Cheryl Leahy
April Meeker
LeAnn Vandine

15 Years
Dr. Cheryl Anagnopoulos
Rebecca Cooper
Dr. Daniel Durben
Ronald Ehly
Veronica Feeney
Dr. Carol Hess
Jane Klug
Cody McMichael
Kimberly Nida
Thomas Wheaton

10 Years
Jhett Albers
Leonard Austin
William Baker
Rodney Bartholomew
Dr. Susan Dana
Dr. Holly Downing
Kathleen Finkle
Dr. Amy Fuqua
Dr. Richard Gayle
Leone Geppert
Jeanne Hanson
Michael Isaacson
Dr. Vincent King
Tamara Lawson
Richard Loose
Ginny Sunding
Ven Thompson
Joe Valades
Dr. David Wolff
Dr. Michael Zehfus

2009 (August 22, 2008 - August 21, 2009)

35 Years
Carol Thomas

30 Years
Margaret Kleinsasser
Marilyn Luscombe

25 Years
Jace DeCory

20 Years
Jane Dunbar
Tom Termes

15 Years
Rebecca Haak
Pamela Wegner

10 Years
Patty Bellemy
Greg Cooch
Deb Henriksen
Micheline Hickenbotham
Andy Johnson
Vicki Kapust
Lynette Long
Ronda Mehrer
Cindy Ostert
Tracey Steinbach
Myron Sullivan
Scott Walkinshaw
John Wilkinson

5 Years

Scott Ahola	Lynne Munger
Pamela Arneson	Parthasarathi Nag
Catherine Bergey	Marcie Pratt
Danielle Brady	Sasha Pursley
Pamela Carriveau	Andrey Reznikov
Richard Carriveau	Barb Ridgway
Cynthia Chandler	Daniel Spencer
Dawn Danko	Scott Stoltenberg
David Dobrenski	Robert Vanderlinde
Sara Freng	David Wilson
Mary Goebel	Stacy Wolf
Danelle Johnson	Sheng Yang
Albert Juhrend	Ed Young

2010 (August 22, 2009 - August 21, 2010)

40 Years
Swarts, Jerry

35 Years

Art Jones

Hanna Swarts

30 Years

Hess, James

25 Years

Grassel, Nancy Madrid, Peggy Wessel, Douglas
15 Years
Altmyer, Donald
Babbitt, Stephen
Beguin, Verona
Debeaumont, Ronald
Hoover, Ralph
Lamb, Charles
Lewis, Theresa
Talks, Lorraine
Thomas, Pamela

10 Years

Ahmad, Hasina

Briggs, Janet

Ewald, Brian

Hahn, Christopher

Hunt, Shad

Kennedy, Jean

Sayler, Bentley

Shearer-Cremean, Christine

Shuck, Nancy

Siewert, Daluss

Stillson, Holly

10 Years A’Viands Service to BHSU
Langer, Lynn

5 Years

Laura Bothwell	Barbara Looney
Erin Buck	Sandra Marker
Forrest Cain	Pam McKie
Robert Campbell	Michael Morgan
James Castleberry	Stephanie Murphy
Chris Coolidge	Christian Nsiah
Sandy Crain	Lee Pearce
DeeAnn Dorfschmidt	Juan Perez
Carolyn Ferrell	Ronald Reede
Nancy Hall	Annette Ryerson
Arlene Holmes	Debby Schelske
Mary Husemann	Pat Simpson
Diana Koch	Nancy Wietgrefe
Don Looney

2011 (August 22, 2010 - August 21, 2011)

30 Years

Raysor, Cynthia

20 Years

Culver, Randy Haug, Shawn Miller, Roger Parrow, Kathleen Schallenkamp, Kay Walker, Richard Watson, Diane Wilson, Warren
15 Years
Holmes, Erin
Kopco, Paul
Molseed, Timothy
Nelson, Frederick
Sarver, Shane
Schamber, Sandra
Walkins, Dennis

10 Years

Bergmamm, David
Covell, Shawn

Cremean, David

Fox, Lynn

Jolley, Marc

Jones, Mary
Kegler, Heidi

Klarenbeek, Sandra

Larive, Deborah

Nelson, Sarah

Nore, Mark

Salitros, Irene

Sorensen, Karen
Wynia, Steven

5 Years

Albrandt, Rodger	Post, David
Apaza, June	Salazar, Jeannie
Coble, Donald	Scarborough, David
Evridge, Ann	Schafer, Bradd
Junek, Shauna	Schallenkamp, Kenneth
Kietzmann, John	Spellman, Garth
LaDuke Pelster, Faye	Stone, Jamalee
Lovett, Kristie	Swanson, Bret
Morford, Kathy	Tolan, Michael

Retirees

2007

Becky Bruce, Personnel Assistant
George Early, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Anita Haeder, Director of Human Resources
Arnie Hemmingson, Chief Information Officer
Susan Hemmingson, Senior Accountant
Susan Hove-Pabst, Associate Professor
David Maki, Food Service Worker
Sandra Nauman, Child Care Worker
Dr. Roger Ochse,Professor
Dr. Steve Parker, Professor
Kathleen Schneider, Director of RSVP
Gloria Spitler, Custodial Worker
Ardean Wessel, Assistant to the President

2008

Lorenzo Bettelyoun, Assistant Professor
Ben Dar, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
David Diamond, Assistant Professor
Dr. Charles Follette, Professor
Tim Johnston, Director of Dining Services
Donna Kloppel, Comptroller
Robert Nuttbrock, Custodial Worker
Roland Rosedahl, Custodial Worker
Dr. R D Theisz, Professor

2009

Janet Bettelyoun - Custodial Worker, Facilities Services

Kay Kerney - Senior Secretary, College of Arts & Sciences

Randi Ellis - Associate Professor, College of Business & Technology

Dr. Brent Carper - Professor, College of Business & Technology

2010

Dr. Thomas Cox, Professor of Psychology

Judy Learing, Custodial Worker

Dr. Janeen Larsen, Professor of Music/Chair of Department of Fine & Applied Arts

Dr. Dean Myers, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Karen Stacy - Librarian

2011

Daniel Adams, Equipment Service Worker
Christine Coolidge, Program Assistant I
George McIntyre, Custodial Services Supervisor
Dr. Roger Miller, Associate Professor of Geography
Ron Reede, Groundskeeper
Barbara Ridgway, Office Supervisor
Hanna Swarts, Lead Mail Processor
Jerry Swarts, Director of Institutional Support Services
Dr. Doug Wessel, Professor of Psychology