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Awards For Excellence – Provost’s Unit

The University Awards for Excellence represent NC State’s highest honor for non-faculty members.

2026 Awards

Nomination Process

The nomination process for the 2026 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence will open soon. The deadline to submit nominations is January 21, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Recognition Event

A celebratory buffet luncheon and award ceremony hosted by Provost Arden will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at a location to be determined, to recognize the 2026 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence nominees and recipients.

Questions

Please contact Awards Coordinator Sherry Bailey at sbbailey@ncsu.edu with any questions.

Prior Years

Find more information about previous years’ honorees below.

2025 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced – 4.04.25 article

Winners

  • Tremayne Grimes, Unix Systems Administrator, DELTA
  • Hayley Hardenbrook, International Admissions and Recruitment Manager, the Graduate School
  • Thomas Jones, University Library Specialist, Access Services, NC State University Libraries
  • Rushik Patel, Business Applications Developer, the Graduate School
  • Jamie Pendergrass, Associate Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Enrollment Management and Services

Other nominees

  • Sammantha Dellaria, Assistant Director for Communications and Brand Management, Shelton Leadership Center, Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs
  • Yesim Erdmann, Program Coordinator, Community Engagement, NC State University Libraries
  • Tracy Ferry, Program Coordinator, Office of Equal Opportunity
  • Emily Holloway, Marketing Specialist, NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education
  • Julia Kardos, Policy and Program Specialist, Institute for Emerging Issues
  • Thomas Martin, Assistant Director and Coordinator of Testing Accommodations, Disability Resource Office, Office of Equal Opportunity
  • Beckie Morgan, Assistant Registrar for Transfer Student Services, Registration and Records, Enrollment Management and Services
  • Robin Stewart, Global Programs Coordinator, Office of Global Engagement
  • David Tredwell, Team Lead, Multimedia Development, DELTA
  • Savannah Vince, Associate Director, Continuing and Professional Education, NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education

2024 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced – 3.26.24 article

Winners

  • Carolyn Howard, NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education
  • Brionna Johnson, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Caitlin McKeown, DELTA
  • Valerie Oti, Enrollment Management and Services
  • Susan Varnell, NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education

Other Nominees

  • April Baer, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Shannon Bass, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Kathryn Behling, Office of Global Engagement
  • Raj Bohsale, Graduate School
  • Charla Blumell, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Janet Del Pinal, Office for Faculty Excellence
  • Aisha Grant, NC State University Libraries
  • Allison Haskins, Office of Global Engagement
  • Katelan Haynes, NC State University Libraries
  • Ryan Hunter, NC State University Libraries
  • Melissa Jackson, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Kimberly Little, NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education
  • Kimberly Mahl, NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education
  • Ashley McIver, Office of Assessment and Accreditation
  • Hillary Patton, Office of Global Engagement
  • Kyle Pysher, Enrollment Management and Services
  • Maria Rice, NC State University Libraries
  • Valerie Schwartz, Office of Instructional Programs
  • Stacy Somers, DELTA
  • Rebecca Stojancic, Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs
  • Geneva Walata, Office of Global Engagement
  • Jessica Whittier, Graduate School
  • Merranie Zellweger, DELTA

2023 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced – 4.04.23 article

Winners

  • Jiakaira Dixon, DELTA
  • Melissa Edwards Smith, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Angela Hallman, DELTA
  • Jonathan Holloway, Office for Faculty Excellence
  • Daniel Spencer, DELTA

Other Nominees

  • April Baer, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Meg Chester, Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
  • LaTissa Davis, Office of Instructional Programs
  • Justin Haynes, NC State University Libraries 
  • Courtney Hewett, NC State University Libraries
  • Kimberly Little, NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education
  • Yan Shen, DELTA
  • Meredith Wynn, NC State University Libraries

2022 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced – 3.30.22 article

Winners

  • Judy Austin, Office for Faculty Excellence
  • Lauren Ball, Office of Global Engagement
  • Adrienne Davis, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Neal Hairston, NC State University Libraries
  • Alexis Lockett, DELTA

Other Nominees

  • Jennifer Beaman, Graduate School
  • Christine Belledin, DELTA
  • Jordan Booth,  NC State University Libraries
  • Jason Groth, NC State University Libraries
  • Janine Kossen, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Nellie Mauer,  NC State University Libraries
  • Alex Stacy, DELTA
  • Kevin Stover, McKimmon Center
  • Kaitlyn Tarley, DELTA
  • Trevor Thornton, NC State University Libraries
  • Jessica White, DELTA

2021 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced – 5.12.21 article

Winners

  • Christopher Beeson, NC State DELTA
  • Todd Buker, NC State DELTA
  • Dan Deter, NC State DELTA
  • Nicole Robelo, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Michael Shurer, Office of Global Engagement
  • Davina Thrash, Institute for Emerging Issues

Other Nominees

  • Grace Kavanagh, Office of Global Engagement
  • Paula Cook, Office of Global Engagement
  • Adrienne Davis, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Carmen Dunn, McKimmon Conference and Training Center
  • Belen Gebremichael, Graduate School
  • Rich Gurnsey, NC State DELTA
  • Katie Homar, Graduate School
  • Haley Huie, NC State Entrepreneurship
  • Jill Zalewski, Enrollment Management and Services

2020 Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence Announced – 4.23.20 article

Winners

  • Robert Chapman, McKimmon Conference and Training Center
  • Alison Edwards, NC State University Libraries
  • Katharine Frazier, NC State University Libraries
  • David Howard*, DELTA
  • Elizabeth James, Office of Global Engagement
  • Charlene Pettiway, DELTA

Other Nominees

  • Clément Bordas, Enrollment Management and Services
  • Jonathan Brewster, Office of Global Engagement
  • Carmen Dunn, McKimmon Conference and Training Center
  • Arthur Earnest, DELTA
  • Hayley Gallagher, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Belen Gebremichael, Graduate School
  • Laurie Gyalog, DELTA
  • Grace Kavanaugh, Office of Global Engagement
  • Lisa LaBarbera-Mascote, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Lauren Liston, Graduate School
  • Morgan Middleton, Enrollment Management and Services
  • Amy Neaves, Office of Faculty Development
  • Kim Priebe, Office of Global Engagement
  • Carl Thomas, Office of Global Engagement

*David Howard won a 2020 NC State University Award for Excellence and was nominated for the 2020 North Carolina Governor’s Awards for Excellence.

2019 Provost’s Unit University Awards for Excellence Presented – 4.02.19 article

Winners

  • Deborah Acker, General Hugh H. Shelton Leadership Center
  • Jonathan Champ, DELTA
  • William Harnish, NC State University Libraries
  • Lou Harrison*, DELTA
  • Alexis Simison, DELTA
  • Bethanne Tobey, DELTA

Other Nominees

  • Cathi Dunnagan, DELTA
  • Mollie Khanna, Office of Global Engagement, Study Abroad
  • Lisa Madden, NC State University Libraries
  • Kory Saunders, Office of Global Engagement, Study Abroad
  • Eric Syty, Office of Global Engagement, International Services
  • Beverly Williams, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity

*Lou Harrison won a 2019 NC State University Award for Excellence and was nominated for the 2019 North Carolina Governor’s Awards for Excellence.

2018 Provost’s Unit University Awards for Excellence Presented – 4.03.18 article

Winners

  • Emanuel Brunson Jr., DELTA
  • Irina Glabuchek, Office of Global Engagement, International Services
  • Peggy Olive, Graduate School
  • Tracey Ray, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Jeff Webster, DELTA

Other Nominees

  • Sheila Brown, Urban Affairs and Community Development
  • Sarah Craig, NCSU Libraries
  • Cathi Dunnagan, DELTA
  • Mary Elmer, Office of Global Engagement, Passport Services
  • Anna Hayes, Office of Global Engagement, Study Abroad
  • Sherry O’Neal, DELTA
  • Seth Parrish, Office of Global Engagement, Study Abroad
  • Jason Perry, Enrollment Management and Services, Goodnight Scholars Program
  • Silvia Sheffield, NCSU Libraries
  • Sandra Slezak, Office of Professional Development
  • Hillary Stone, Office of Global Engagement, Intensive English Program
  • Alex Wesner, Office of Global Engagement, International Services

2017 University Awards for Excellence – Provost’s Unit – 5.04.17 article

Winners

  • Brent Brafford, NCSU Libraries
  • Michael Cuales, DELTA
  • Laura Schenkman, Biotechnology Program
  • Darren White, Graduate School

Other Nominees

  • Stacy Bissette, Office of International Services
  • Kevin Feeney, Office of International Affairs, Study Abroad
  • Aimee Jones, Office of Professional Development
  • Daxland Prather, Technology Training Solutions
  • Michael Shurer, Office of International Services
  • Laina Stensvold, Office of Professional Development
  • Denise Wesselow,  Graduate School

Winners

  • Katie Bean, DELTA
  • Ashley Smith, The Libraries
  • Holly Sullenger, Technology Training Solutions
  • Megan Winzeler, Office of International Affairs

Other Nominees

  • Ben Garner, McKimmon Conference and Training Center
  • Juanita Lanning, McKimmon Conference and Training Center
  • Ryan Lawrence, McKimmon Conference and Training Center
  • Carl Thomas, Office of International Services
  • Mike Carter, Graduate School
  • Kelia Hubbard, Office of International Services
  • Janice Sitzes, Continuing and Professional Education

Winners

  • Erin Banks, Graduate School
  • Shaun Bennett, The Libraries
  • Erik Olson, The Libraries
  • Meghan Wilson, Graduate School

Other Nominees

  • Jennifer Brown, International Affairs
  • John Gordon, Distance Education & Learning Technology Applications
  • Brett Locklear, Graduate School
  • Otis McGresham, Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Garry Morgan, Institutional Equity and Diversity
  • Jamie Pendergrass, Enrollment Management and Services
  • Charles Samuels, The Libraries
  • Carolyn Wall, Enrollment Management and Services
  • Jeff Webster, Distance Education & Learning Technology Applications
  • Gary Wilson, The Libraries

Winners

  • Karen Acree, Provost Office
  • David Edelman, Graduate School
  • Lian Lynch, Graduate School
  • Cheryl McKenzie, Office of Professional Development

Other Nominees

  • Carrie Bjorkquist, McKimmon Center
  • Jacob Downey, The Libraries
  • Shirley Rodgers, The Libraries
  • Ashley Schwed, Office of Professional Development
  • Susan Smith, Industrial Extension Services
  • Stacie Varner, Urban Affairs & Community Services
  • Merranie Zellweger, DELTA

Winners

  • Tina Adams, The Libraries
  • Jennifer Castillo, Institutional Equity & Diversity (EPA)
  • Laura Chen, DELTA
  • Cheryl Oakley, Enrollment Management & Services

Other Nominees

  • Kerrie Cave, Office of Professional Development
  • Melissa Cox, Biotechnology Program
  • Lindsay Gentile, Graduate School
  • Thomas Greene, International Services
  • Cate Madden, International Affairs
  • Colin Nickels, The Libraries
  • John Pommerich, The Libraries
  • Randy Schiener, Office of Professional Development
  • James Williamson, McKimmon Center

Winners

  • Brent Brafford, The Libraries
  • Allie Giro, DELTA
  • Myra Moses, Shelton Leadership Center (EPA)
  • Dawn Pearce, The Libraries

Other Nominees

  • Lauren Ball, International Services
  • Sharon Broere, DELTA
  • Jonathan Champ, DELTA
  • Charles Clift, Registration and Records
  • Cathy Donohue, The Libraries
  • Jen Foster, Scholarships & Financial Aid
  • Thomas Greene, International Services
  • Virginia Howell, Faculty Affairs
  • Ida James, Registration and Records
  • Kimberly Priebe, Study Abroad
  • Shawn Smith, Scholarships and Financial Aid
  • Rosanna Thompson, Scholarships and Financial Aid

Winners

  • Zachary Cook, Undergraduate Academic Programs
  • Teresa Dail, Registration and Records
  • Aixa Morales-Diaz, The Graduate School
  • Toni Thorpe, African American Cultural Center (EPA)

Other Nominees

  • Barbi Honeycutt, The Graduate School
  • Ida James, Registration and Records
  • Chantell Lapan, Office of International Affairs
  • Derrick Lovick, Office of International Services

Winners

  • George Barthalmus, Undergraduate Research (DUAP) (EPA)
  • Crystal (Cate) Putirskis, Libraries
  • Emily (Beth) Self, Registration & Records

Other Nominees

  • K. Brooke Ashley, Study Abroad
  • Sarah Bankston, Libraries
  • David Dixon, International Affairs
  • Larry Evans, DELTA
  • Lynda Hambourger, DELTA
  • Millie Herget, First Year College (DUAP)
  • Laura Ladrie, Advanced Analytics
  • Nieke Ploemen-Guillory, International Services
  • John Pommerich, Libraries
  • Vernice Stevenson, Faculty Senate
  • Mary Tetro, Advising Support, Information & Services (DUAP)
  • Carl Thomas, First Year College (DUAP)

Winners

  • Stacy Gant, DELTA (EPA)
  • Johnathan Idol, Registration & Records

Other Nominees

  • Samuel Morris, Study Abroad
  • Hanya Redwan, International Services

Winners

  • Amy Circosta, Equal Opportunity & Equity (EPA)
  • Retta Clemons, Office of the Provost
  • Tony Pearson, DELTA

Other Nominees

  • Donna Burton, First Year College
  • Michelle Crossley, First Year College
  • Ginger Davis, International Affairs
  • Theo “Rusty” Earl, The Libraries
  • Kathy Green, Institute for Advanced Analytics
  • Karen Hauschild, First Year College
  • Kimberly Priebe, Study Abroad
  • John Pugh, DELTA
  • Mimi Riggs, The Libraries
  • Marcia Toms, Undergraduate Tutorial Center
  • Peter Watson, DELTA

Winners

  • Patrice Daniels, The Libraries
  • Andrew Kurth, Information Technology
  • Matthew Rust, First Year College (EPA)
  • Lowell West, Study Abroad

Other Nominees

  • Karrie Dixon, Diversity & African American Affairs
  • Kimberly Franklin, First Year College
  • Carrie Leger, Academic Support Programs for Student Athletes
  • Darren Ley, DELTA
  • Erica Lezan, New Student Orientation
  • Kim Outing, First Year College
  • Patrick Williams, Information Technology

Winners

  • Lisa Fiedor, DELTA
  • Jacqui Hawkins-Morton, First Year College (EPA)
  • Brian Judson, Registration & Records
  • Dickran Parunak, Information Technology

Other Nominees

  • Karen Acree, Provost Office
  • Carolyn Barnes, Registration & Records
  • Keri Bowman, Virtual Advising Center
  • Shannon Brandt, First Year College
  • Karrie Dixon, Diversity &African-American Affairs
  • Kimberly Franklin, First Year College
  • Noah Genzel, Information Technology
  • Karen Horne, Information Technology
  • Donna Y. Johnson, FCTL
  • Terra Kridler, Libraries
  • Beatrice Richardson, Information Technology
  • John Starbuck, Extension & Continuing Education
  • Joe Wells, Information Technology

Winners

  • Harold Allen, Libraries
  • Julie Lu, Libraries
  • Shirley Rodgers, Libraries
  • PJ Shoulders, Study Abroad (EPA)

Other Nominees

  • Karen Hauschild, First Year College
  • Kim Ball Outing, First Year College
  • Dawn Pearce, Libraries
  • Donna Petherbridge, DELTA
  • Dave Sorenson Libraries
  • Mary Tetro, Undergraduate Affairs

Winners

  • Eric Anderson, Libraries
  • Brian Clossey, Libraries
  • Sandra Foley, Undergraduate Tutorial Center
  • Janet Howard, Diversity and African-American Affairs

Other Nominees

  • Herman Berkhoff, Libraries
  • Michael Cuales, DELTA
  • Janese Dockery, First Year College
  • Marc Gainey, First Year College
  • Robert Hollomon, DELTA
  • Darnell Johnson, UGA
  • Donna Petherbridge, DELTA
  • David Serxner, Libraries
  • Rhonda Sutton, OEO

Winners

  • Jeff Barnhardt, Libraries
  • Marilee Bresciani, Undergraduate Affairs
  • Laura Grady, ITD
  • Kent Marshall, ITD

Other Nominees

  • Herman Berkhoff, Libraries
  • Carrie Leger, Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA)
  • Carrie McLean, First Year College
  • Ronald Mimms, Undergraduate Affairs
  • Donna Petherbridge, DELTA
  • Jessamyn Steimer, ITD

Winners

  • David DeFoor, NCSU Libraries
  • Karen Hauschild, Undergraduate Affairs
  • Patrice Hill, Office of the Provost
  • John Klein, Information Technology

Other Nominees

  • Cindy Allen, Continuing Studies
  • Jean Bukhay, Cooperative Education Program
  • Elizabeth Carroll, Continuing Studies
  • Pat Cellini & Janese Dockery, Team from Undergraduate Affairs
  • Chip Futrell, Continuing Studies
  • Andrea Irby, Undergraduate Affairs
  • Karen Jorgensen, Undergraduate Affairs
  • Vanessa Marchetti, NCSU Libraries
  • Alby Rose, Information Technology
  • Ann Rothe, NCSU Libraries
  • Herman Trojanowski, University Archives
  • Laura Truelove, Continuing Studies
  • Melissa Williford, Continuing Studies
  • Lori Wilson, Undergraduate Affairs
  • Phyllis Jernigan, Pat Cotton, Susie Godwin, Maureen Fenwick, Kevin Murphy, Samantha Burg, (Team from Center for Urban Affairs)

Winners

  • Carmen Christopher, Undergraduate Affairs
  • Betty Gardner, Continuing Studies
  • Anthony Lawrence, Information Technology
  • Carrie Levow, Information Technology

Other Nominees

  • Claire Braxton, NCSU Libraries
  • Debbie Currie, NCSU Libraries
  • Margaret Hunt, NCSU Libraries
  • Nancy Burgart, NCSU Libraries
  • Holly Chang, NCSU Libraries
  • Gail Cooke, NCSU Libraries
  • Sandra Foley, Undergraduate Tutorial Center
  • Daniel Henninger, Information Technology
  • Peggy Hoon, NCSU Libraries
  • Mae Jernigan, Undergraduate Affairs
  • Tim Lowman, Information Technology
  • Loretta Massenburg, Registration & Records
  • Hal Meeks, Information Technology
  • Todd Moore, NCSU Libraries
  • Nancy Mottley, NCSU Libraries
  • Ella Rogers‑Jones, NCSU Libraries
  • Carolyn Wall, Enrollment Management
  • Lori Ann Wilson, Undergraduate Affairs

Winners

  • Jonas ‘Joe’ McCoy, Information Technology
  • Jevonda Greer, OAPS
  • Roxanna Staton McGraw, First Year College
  • Larry Robinson, Information Technology

Other Nominees

  • Jacqueline Gadison
  • Gerri Furlow
  • Vicki Pennington, Academic Administration, Personnel, and Budget
  • Jack McGeachy, NCSU Libraries
  • David DeFoor, NCSU Libraries
  • Stephani L. ‘Nia’ Rodgers
  • Benjamin E. Garner
  • Sheri Plenert, Equal Opportunity, Equity, and Diversity
  • Barbara Yde, DELTA

Winners

  • Sharron Bouquin, Academic Personnel Services
  • Patrick Williams, Information Technology
  • Jason Young, Information Technology

Other Nominees

  • Jean Best, Continuing Studies
  • Mary Brown, NCSU Libraries
  • Judy Davis-O’Kane
  • Jacqueline Gadison, CVM Medical Library
  • Alan Galloway, Information Technology
  • Anita Jackson, Continuing Studies
  • Denise Peace, NCSU Libraries
  • Joseph Reinwald, NCSU Libraries
  • Chris Replogle, Information Technology
  • JoAnn Roberto, Continuing Studies
  • Ann Rothe, NCSU Libraries

Winners

  • Everette G. Allen, Information Technology
  • Bruce I. Mallette, Administration (EPA)
  • Stan North Martin, Information Technology
  • Gary C. Wilson, NCSU Libraries

Other Nominees

  • Martha A. Ammons, Undergraduate Admissions (EPA)
  • Tamika Barnes, NCSU Libraries
  • Sharron H. Bouquin, Academic Personnel Services
  • April Errickson, NCSU Libraries
  • Gladys Marie Honeycutt, NCSU Libraries
  • Sharon Denise Hush, NCSU Libraries
  • Valerie G. Jones, Continuing Studies
  • Judy T. Long, Continuing Studies
  • Denise B. Peace, NCSU Libraries

Winners

  • Laura P. McLean, Undergraduate Admissions (EPA)
  • Cathy Powell, NCSU Libraries
  • Lawrence G. Robinson, Information Technology (Computing Services)

Other Nominees

  • Carla Abramczyk, NCSU Libraries
  • Arnold S. Bell, Undergraduate Studies
  • Sharron H. Bouquin, OAPS
  • Pat Cellini, Undergraduate Studies
  • Patrice Daniels, NCSU Libraries
  • Phyllis Garris, NCSU Libraries
  • Bill Padgett, Information Technology (Computing Services)
  • Carmen W. Thomas, African-American Affairs

Winners

  • Thomas Conway (EPA)
  • Terrell Crow
  • Susan Klein

Winners

  • Annis Kutchin Barbee
  • LeJun Crump

Winners

  • Charlotte Swartz
  • Mark Howell

Winners

  • Pat Cellini
  • Leigh Clark