Posted on May 22, 2026

Four people hold up awards.
Left to right: Cathy Payne, Nancy Brown, Ian Draves, Mary Martinez

The Staff Excellence Award ceremony was held on April 23.

This year, UNCG honored Ian Draves and Mary Martinez, winners of the Staff Excellence Award; Nancy Brown, winner of the Gladys Strawn Bullard Award; and Cathy Payne, winner of the Ezekiel Robinson Staff Emeritus Award.

The University Staff Excellence Award recognizes staff members who have demonstrated excellence in their contributions to the University. It is presented to deserving permanent SHRA or EHRA Non-faculty employees employed by UNCG for at least two years. Staff, faculty, supervisors, administrators, and students may all nominate someone.

Conferral of Emeritus status is an honor granted by the Staff Senate and the Department of Human Resources at the UNC Greensboro upon the retirement of staff members who have long, distinguished records of service, dedication, and leadership to the university. A staff member may be recommended for this honor by any current employee, faculty member, administrator, or student. Recommendations will be approved by the Chancellor, Unit Vice Chancellor, Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, and Staff Senate.

The Gladys Strawn Bullard Award was established to recognize and reward members of the student body, faculty, and staff of UNCG who provide outstanding leadership and service to the University. Members of the faculty and staff are eligible after two years of full‐time service to the University. Students must have completed three semesters of full-time course work.

Dean Masud Chowdhury, Nancy Brown, and Yirong Mo pose in front of a UNCG backdrop.

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