Ten full-time employees at Missouri University of Science and Technology were honored Wednesday, May 23, for their contributions to the campus during Missouri S&T Staff Recognition Day ceremonies on campus.

Each winner received a certificate and a $600 check from Missouri S&T Chancellor Cheryl B. Schrader during the award ceremonies, which began at 9 a.m. in the St. Pat’s Ballroom of the Havener Center.

The winners were selected from a group of staff members who were nominated by faculty, staff and students. Winners are selected on the basis of their job performance, relationship with associates and dedication to Missouri S&T.

Receiving awards were the following:

Angela Christine Hammons, manager of instructional technology services
Patty Frisbee, director of new student programs
Kelly Crowell, coordinator in student financial aid
John Luther, systems administrator specialist in information technology
Wanda Vance, human resources specialist in human resources, affirmative action, diversity and inclusion
Kim Gewinner, enrollment services specialist in the registrar’s office
Krista Chambers, executive assistance in the office of the provost
Barbara Garcia, custodian in custodial and landscape services
Frances Wilkerson, custodian in building services operations

In addition to the Staff Excellence Awards, Staff Council presented the Jan Buhlinger Spirit Award to Jeannie Headrick, manager of information technology. The award is named for the late Jan Buhlinger, a former Missouri S&T staff member and member of Staff Council. Recipients are selected by Staff Council based on their spirit for Missouri S&T.