Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Sapphire Awards hosted by the All Staff Council Recognition Committee and Human Resources. The committee recognized 14 individuals and 3 groups who received True Blue Awards throughout the year. One individual and one group are voted on by All Staff Council members to win the Sapphire Award.
Congratulations to Rob Ebel on winning the individual Sapphire Award!
Here is an excerpt from his nomination: “Managing construction projects also means that you manage change. It is with a servant’s heart that he strives to help our clients (faculty, staff, students) through the changes that construction progress brings.”
Congratulations to Sara Heijerman & Erica McGowan on winning the group Sapphire Award!
Here is an excerpt from their nomination: “Although the book club is not part of their regular responsibilities at Drake, they show their generosity of spirit by joyfully taking on this project, and carefully planning it out to make sure the book selections are diverse, all participants have a say in the selections, and that the social gatherings are varied to accommodate both on campus and remote employees.”
Congratulations to all of the 2022-2023 True Blue Winners!
- Lilianna Bernstein
- Dan Burkett
- Maureen De Armond
- Rob Ebel
- Maggie Fiala
- Alice Fynaardt
- Karly Good
- Sheila Goodwin
- Mary Beth Holtey
- Terry Janssen
- Brandi Miller
- Kevin Moran
- Jeannie Nielsen
- Kara Vaughn
Group winners:
- Helen Frizel & Chanelle Harris – Sodexo
- Sara Heijerman & Erica McGowan – University Book Club
- Korrine Jackson & Heather Winslow – Payroll
— All Staff Council Recognition Committee