PSU Awards

2005-2006 Awards


Past Winners


Thomas V. Gibson Award for Creativity and Innovation
William H. Reiber Award for Outstanding Management Performance
Achieving Excellence Award
Technical Service Achieving Excellence Award
William H. McKinnon Award for Quality Customer Service

Thomas V. Gibson Award for Creativity and Innovation



Garvin Family
Debra Garvin; Larry, Affina, and Jennifer Garvin ;
Liz Scarnato; and Ron Lutz.



Recipient:

Jennifer Garvin, Manager, Program Development, CWC Administration, University Park

Nominees:

Marty Butts, Food Service & Production Worker, Redifer Dining Commons, University Park
Jennifer Garvin
, Manager, Program Development, CWC Administration, University Park
James Hopey, Manager Dining Operations II, Pollock Dining Commons, University Park
Kellie LaVanish, Assistant Manager Food Services, Findlay Dining Common, University Park
McElwain Dining Hall Technical Service Staff, McElwain Dining Commons, University Park
Lisa Wandel, Associate Director Food Services, Redifer Commons, University Park

William H. Reiber Award for Outstanding Management Performance



Minner Family
Front row: Marquette Minner, Jonathan Minner, Suzanne Minner; back row: Gail Hurley, Rita and Greg Minner, and Bud Minner.

Gail Nittany Lion and Gerg
Gail Hurley, Nittany Lion mascot, and Greg Minner.

Recipient:

Greg Minner, Assistant General Manager Housing & Food Services Commonwealth Campuses, University Park

Nominees:

Ellen Braucht, Assistant Manager Food Services, Warnock Dining Commons, University Park
Conal Carr, Assistant Director Housing, University Apartments and Suites, University Park
Beth Evert, Assistant Manager, Housing/Apartments, University Park Michael Girouard, Assistant Manager Food Services, Findlay Dining Commons, University Park
Ron Hartman, Manager Housing Operations, Pollock Housing, University Park
Karen Kreger, Director Housing & Food Services CWC, Mont Alto
Kathy Krinks, Assistant Director Housing/Assignments, Assignment Office for Campus Residences, University Park
William Laychur, Executive Chef, Redifer Commons, University Park
Jo-Ann Marker, Manager Dining Commons Operations I, McElwain Dining Hall, University Park
Greg Minner, Assistant General Manager Housing & Food Services Commonwealth Campuses, University Park
James Richard, Manager Dining Commons Operations II, South Food District (Redifer), University Park
Jon Wilson, Supervisor Facilities/Resource Services, University Park
Kristin Witherite, Assistant Manager Food Services, Pollock Dining Commons, University Park



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Achieving Excellence Award



Gail Edna Bob
Gail Hurley, Edna Melendez and husband Bob Howard.

Recipient:

Edna Melendez, Staff Assistant IX, Auxiliary and Business Services Administration, University Park

Nominees:

Cathy Brooks, Human Resources Aide II, Auxiliary and Business Services Human Resources, University Park
Bobbie Jo Keith, Staff Assistant VI, Pollock Dining Commons, University Park
Patrice Lombard, Staff Assistant VI, Hazleton
Edna Melendez, Staff Assistant IX, Auxiliary and Business Services Administration, University Park
Carol Smith, Staff Assistant VI, McElwain Dining Commons, University Park
Kim Wiley, Staff Assistant IV, Mont Alto


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Technical Service Achieving Excellence Award



Gail and Preslovich
Mike Preslovich accepts his Nittany Lion Statue from Gail Hurley.


Recipient:

Mike Preslovich, Maintenance Worker, Pollock Housing, University Park

Nominees:

Daniel Auman, Stock Clerk/Truck Driver, Housing and Food Services Warehouse, University Park
Edward Beneshunas, Snack Bar Attendant, Schuylkill
Martha Butts, Food Service & Production Worker, South Food District (Redifer), University Park
Terry Chandler, Food Preparer, Waring Dining Commons, University Park
Craig Church, Catering Attendant, Big Onion, Findlay Commons, University Park
Michelle Graham, Dining Hall Worker A, McElwain Dining Commons, University Park
Bonnie Hay, Residence Hall Utility Worker, East Halls Housing, University Park
Tina Hicks, Food Preparer B, Pollock Dining Commons, University Park
Sandra Lippincott, Food Service & Production Worker, Redifer Dining Commons, University Park
Kathleen Materia, Snack Bar Worker B, Berks
Bernard McNelis, Food Preparer B, Redifer Dining Commons, University Park
Phyllis Orndorff, Food Preparer B, Findlay Dining Commons, University Park
Nancy Polachko, Residence Hall Utility Worker, East Halls Housing, University Park
Mike Preslovich, Maintenance Worker, Pollock Housing, University Park
Tina Shirk, Residence Hall Utility Worker, Eastview Terrace Housing/University Apartments, University Park
Daniel Thompson, Food Preparer B, Warnock Dining Commons, University Park
Susan Valimont, Deli Worker, The Mix, Pollock Dining Commons, University Park
Elane Whitehill, Residence Hall Utility Worker, South Housing, University Park
David Williams
, Food Preparer A, Simmons Dining Commons


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William H. McKinnon Award for Quality Customer Service


lena and Vlad
Vladimir Getman congratulates his wife Lena while
Gail Hurley looks on.



Lena and Gail
Lena Getman accepts her Nittany Lion Statue from
Gail Hurley.



Recipient:

Lena Getman, Residence Hall Utility Worker, East Halls Housing, University Park

Nominees:

Basil Davis, Food Preparer A, Pollock Dining Commons, University Park
Joshua Doyne, Dining Hall Worker A, Redifer Dining Commons, University Park

Fall Arrival Committee -- Housing and Food Services (Conal Carr, Assistant Director Housing, University Apartments and Suites, University Park; Dave Manos, Assistant Director Housing, East Halls, University Park; Kathy Krinks, Assistant Director Housing/Assignments, Assignment Office for Campus Residences, University Park; Cliff Rodack, ResCom Manager, Findlay Commons, University Park; Wendy Jones, Auxiliary & Business Services Marketing Manager, University Park; Gregg Heny, Assistant Manager Housing/Special Projects, Warnock Commons, University Park) –
Lena Getman, Residence Hall Utility Worker, East Halls Housing, University Park
Sandra Lippincott – Food Service & Production Worker, Redifer Dining Commons, University Park McElwain Technical Service Staff, McElwain Dining Hall, University Park James Richard – Manager Dining Commons Operations II, South Food District (Redifer), University Park Doug Stoner – Supervisor, Warehouse and Building Resources, Housing and Food Services Warehouse, University Park Sandy Stover, Staff Assistant VI, Pollock Housing Office, University Park



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   NEWS

2007-2008 Nominations Now Open
Please take a moment to consider honoring staff who have provided excellent customer service, go above and beyond in their job duties, demonstrate exemplary management performance, offer extraordinary support service, and/or exemplify initiative, creativity, and innovation. Nominations are due
Monday, September 29, 2008.

Read Gail's letter to HFS Staff.

2006-2007 Awards
The 2006-2007 Awards were presented in October 2007.