Celebration of Excellence

The following awards and recognition will be presented during the Celebration of Excellence event:

• Arlan Norman Award for Excellence in Student Mentoring – Robert Mitchell, Geology 
• Carl H. Simpson Bridging Award – Lindsey MacDonald, WWU Sustainable Communities 
• Equity & Inclusion Award – Shevell Thibou, Western Libraries 
• Excellence in Teaching Award - Verónica Vélez, Secondary Education 
• Outstanding Classified Staff Award – Teri Hall, CBE 
• Outstanding Faculty Leadership Award – Keith Russell, Health & Human Development 
• Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award – Brian Hutchinson, Computer Science 
• Paul J. Olscamp Research Award – Greg O’Neil, Chemistry 
• Peter J. Elich Excellence in Teaching Award – Glenn Tsunokai, Sociology 
• Philip E. Sharpe, Jr. Community Engagement Award – David Sattler, Psychology 
• President’s Exceptional Effort Awards 
  • Justina Brown, ATUS 
  • Sarah Crawford, Human Resources 
  • David Engebretson, WebTech 
  • Jessica Heidemann, Student Health Center
  • Ryan Key-Wynne, Admissions 
  • Ellen Kuhlmann, Space Administration
  • Talisa Manker, Decision Sciences 
  • John Solberg, Print & Copy Services
• Professional Staff Award for Excellence 
  • Shevell Thibou, Western Libraries 
  • Wayne Galloway, Facilities Management
  • Justina Brown, ATUS 
• Ronald Kleinknecht Excellence in Teaching Award – Stephen Howie, Journalism 
• Team Recognition Award – Small Business Development Center - Kitsap 
• Years of Service Recognition (employees celebrating a milestone anniversary in the past year: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 years at Western)