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Employees Recognized at 49th Annual Staff Recognition Banquet

UNC staff were celebrated and recognized during the 49th annual Staff Recognition Banquet on Thursday, March 5.

March 6, 2020

University of Northern Colorado staff were honored during the 49th annual Staff Recognition Banquet on Thursday, March 5.

UNC President Feinstein joined Classified Staff Council Chair Lindsay Snyder and Professional Administrative Staff Council Chair Bryson Kelly in welcoming staff. During his remarks, Feinstein thanked staff for all they do "to foster the success of the university and students," noting that the the banquet is "an opportunity for our leadership to show how much we value the contributions.”

Added Snyder: “It is important for us to express our gratitude to all of you. ... You are UNC, and we appreciate all that you do for this institution, our students and one another every day.”

The event, which kicked off Appreciation Week, also recognized employees of the year Chad Pohja and Deena McBain and staff who were nominated, along with retirees and Years of Service milestones.

CSC Chair Lindsay Snyder and PASC Chair Bryson Kelly.

Five year recognition Five-Year Service Award Recipients.

10-Year Service Award Recipients.

15-year service awardees 15-Year Service Award Recipients.

20-year service awardees 20-Year Service Award Recipients.

25-year service awardees
25-Year Service Award Recipients.

30-year service awardees
30-Year Service Award Recipients.

Jimmy Mock 35 year service awardee
35-Year Service Award Recipient, Jimmy Mock.

CSC Employee of the Year nominees. Deena McBain was awarded as this year's Employee of the Year recipient from the group.

PASC EOY Nominees
PASC Employee of the Year nominees. Chad Pohja was awarded as this year's Employee of the Year recipient from the group.

—Photos by Woody Myers

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

During the banquet, both classified and professional staff were honored for their contributions to students and the university.

Classified Employee of the Year Nominations
- Jennifer Beck
- Lisa Bowker
- Tracey Clay
- Cateline Corbin
- Kristi Cozbey
- Chad Dyer
- Kellie Goya
- Shaun Herrera
- Kim Lebsack
- Deena McBain, Employee of the Year award winner
- Jeanette Miller
- Katy Mossberg
- Thai Nguyen
- Larry Raimer
- Luz Sosa
Professional Employee of the Year nominations
- Ali Barnhart
- Morgan Bradford
- Jessica Dollard
- Christina Edwards
- Shawanna Kimbrough-Hayward
- Rosa Law
- Amy Murphy
- Emily Perkins
- Chad Pohja, Employee of the Year award winner
- Flora Powells
- Cheryl Sparks
- Traci Wikre