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 Award
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 Awards
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 Awards
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 Awards
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 Awards
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 Awards
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 Awards
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 Awards
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 Awards
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
2016 Awards
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
2015 Awards
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
2014 Awards
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
2013 Awards
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
2012 Awards
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
2011 Awards
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
2010 Awards
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)
2009 Awards
Winners
- Stacy Gant, DELTA (EPA)
- Johnathan Idol, Registration & Records
Other Nominees
- Samuel Morris, Study Abroad
- Hanya Redwan, International Services
2008 Awards
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
2007 Awards
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
2006 Awards
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
2005 Awards
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
2004 Awards
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
2003 Awards
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
2002 Awards
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)
2001 Awards
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
2000 Awards
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
1999 Awards
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
1998 Awards
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
1997 Awards
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
1996 Awards
Winners
- Thomas Conway (EPA)
- Terrell Crow
- Susan Klein
1995 Awards
Winners
- Annis Kutchin Barbee
- LeJun Crump
1994 Awards
Winners
- Charlotte Swartz
- Mark Howell
1993 Awards
Winners
- Pat Cellini
- Leigh Clark