University of Northern Colorado staff were honored during the 51st annual Staff Recognition Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, March 29. 

UNC President Andy Feinstein joined Classified Staff Council Acting Chair Roni Secord and Professional Administrative Staff Council Chair Cheyenne Hassebrock in welcoming the staff. During his remarks, Feinstein thanked all dedicated staff members for their commitment in supporting UNC's mission every day. 

"The success of our students relies on a strong team, and that is why one of our strategic plan priorities is to attract and retain excellent staff who feel their contributions are valued and appreciated," Feinstein said. "It is an honor to work alongside so many talented, caring, and passionate staff."

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The Professional Administrative Staff Council (PASC)'s Employee of the Year, the Classified Staff Council (CSC)'s Employee of the Year, employees who were nominated and Years of Service milestones are recognized below.

• Classified Staff of the Year
  Keyleigh Gurney
  Accounting Specialist
  College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
• Professional Staff of the Year
  Deborah Lewis

  Business Operations

  ManagerAdministrative Service Center

  College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The event also celebrated the milestone Years of Service for staff awardees.

• Five-Year Service Awards

  Mark Allwein

  Rhonda Anderson

  Kimberley Arnold

  Christina Barnes

  Allyson Barnhart

  Olga Baron

  Megan Bauer

  Kathleen Beilmann

  Rachel Borum

  Sarah Chase

  Kimberli Clock

  Patricia Craig

  Sonya DeWitt

  Debra Hjelle

  Janis Hooper

  Sean Johnson

  Diadree Kosec

  Michael Lazio

  Melissa Lea

  Joél Orozco Almeida

  Susan Pryor

  Amy Riley

  Angela Rockwell

  Orlando Serna

  Marcela Swain

  Rachel Walton

  Kyle Watson

  Nicky Weglin

  Cindy Wesley

  Duston West

  Nick Wolf

• 10-Year Service Awards

  Kim Betz

  Christopher Cobb

  Dean Heine

  Guadalupe Lujan

  Esta Lukemire

  Matthew Mondragon

  William Rutt

  Olga Sanchez

  Tyler Weaver

• 15-Year Service Awards

  Justin Davis

  Maria De Refugio Luna De Perez

  Joy Elder

  Patrick Gallagher

  Bradley Hulse

  Terrence Kattner

  Kathy Martin

  Harley Odenbaugh

  Gonzalo Quinonez

  Janice Riegel

  Daniel Ries

  Jennifer Rodriguez

  Cheri Shomers

  John Trammell

• 20-Year Service Awards

  Ted Cain

  Beckie Croissant

  Jenna Finley

  Maria Perez

  David White

• 25-Year Service Awards

  Maria Silva de Vasquez

  Connie Villalobos

• 30-Year Service Awards

  Tammie Etl

  Mark Gonzales

  Janice Williams

Both classified and professional staff were honored for their contributions to students and the university.

• Classified Staff of the year Nominations

  Rhonda Anderson

  Pam Balzer

  Jennifer Beck

  Keyleigh Gurney

  Lucinda Ogden

  Rosanna Parks

  Janice Riegel

  Tina Rockwell

• Professional Staff of the Year Nominations

  Jennifer Ayers

  Megan Bauer

  Rachel Borum

  Vince Carter

  Rebecca (Beckie) Croissant

  Loree Crow

  Cristóbal  Garcia

  Amanda Graham

  Lynne Huff

  Jorge Jáquez-Márquez

  Rosa Law

  Deborah Lewis

  Stephen Loveless

  Kathy Martin

  M'lyn Miller

  Kirsten Ranalli

  Jala Randolph

  José Davíd Reynoza

  Olivia Ríos

  Cheryl Sparks

  Stephanie Stephens

  Audry Stutler

  Rebecca Thompson

  Grace Turner