The Division of Student Affairs hosted its annual awards celebration on May 8 to recognize staff members’ outstanding contributions and service to UNCG. Nearly 30 employees received pins for years of service to the University. Staff who had earned a degree, engaged in professional service, or retired were also recognized. The following awards were presented at the event:
Unsung Hero
Steve Raye, Housing and Residence Life
Team Player
Ashley Jones, Campus Activities and Programs
Allison Greathouse, Housing and Residence Life
Graduate Assistant of the Year
Ayana Cholula, Office of Intercultural Engagement
Rookie of the Year
Katherine Faulkner, Career and Professional Development
Community Impact
Keeyana Talley, Housing and Residence Life
Excellence in Assessment
Joseph “JoJo” Johnson, Housing and Residence Life (Individual)
Spartan Well-Being in Student Health Services (Department)
Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Brian Daniel, Dean of Students Office
Bri Welsh, Office of Intercultural Engagement
Partnership Award
Dr. Jesse Ford, Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Faculty in Residence
Culture of Care Award
The Be Well Stay Well Event Planning Committee
Ashley Marshall, Sikirat Kazeem, Dr. Jennifer Whitney, Shahnaz Khawaja, Jacqueline Blabon, Dr. Jill Beville
Legacy Award
Regina King, Housing and Residence Life
This year’s Legacy Award recipient, Regina King, gave 29 years of her life to working as a housekeeper in the residence halls. Beyond her dedication to providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for our students, she has been a quiet source of support, providing smiles and words of encouragement to our students. She has been a role model of hard work, dedication, and perseverance for our students. Student Affairs was pleased to honor Ms. King’s retirement and present her with the Legacy Award for the impact she has had on hundreds of students over the years.
Student Affairs is proud to have such dedicated and service-minded staff and is excited to see the impact these recipients and all staff members continue to make on the UNCG and higher education communities.
Photography courtesy of Sean Norona, University Communications
