A&F Star

Recognizing the stellar contributions of Administration & Finance staff.

The A&F Star program recognizes divisional staff for outstanding contributions to the university and division. Anyone can be nominated for anything worthy of an award. Complete the A&F Star nomination form to submit an individual, group, or department for consideration.  

Fall 2023 Winners

Congratulations to our A&F Stars for Fall 2023:

  • Kimberly Campion
  • Ashley Dore 
  • Dan Fricker
  • Raza Hasan
  • Sandy Myrnzca
  • Dawnalyn Rodriguez
  • Jean West
  • Sandra White

Past A&F Star Winners

Justin Basnight
Gina Peach
Justin Piche
Raymond Monczewski 
Robert Reed
Thomas Roger
Noah Thorn
Heather Tolson
Valerie Vanorsdale
OTS High-Risk Windows Laptop Encryption Project Team
Student & University Billing Office 

Teresa Bailey
Dena Barnwell
Doug Brown
Matt Brown
John Kaisler
Henry Wu
Business Travel Office
Union Datacenter Migration Team

Brett Cook
Hailu Deressa
Pam Gorsuch
Paul Harless
Stacey Poe
Travis Ryer
Ruth Thomas
Kim Tremper
Stratus Communications Team
Stratus Project Management Team & Core Team

Read brief summaries of their contributions in the A&F Star Summer 2022 Newsletter.

Dan Detwiler
Joselyn Johnson
Sam Kuriadom
Brian Newell
Lauren Rowe
Identity and Access Management Support Team

Read brief summaries of their contributions in the A&F Star Spring 2022 Newsletter.

Andy Martin
Thom Ruby
Janet Walker
Elizabeth White
Procurement
TUPD Communications
University Police
UStore Operations & Stocking Team

Read brief summaries of the honorees' contributions in the A&F Star Fall 2021 Newsletter. 

Prizes & Recognition

A&F Stars are surprised with celebrations in their offices. Individual winners receive TU gear, and group winners receive an assortment of desserts. All winners are recognized through a division-wide message.

Deadlines and Criteria

A&F Stars are selected each spring, summer and fall by the A&F leadership team. Individuals can only be nominated once in a calendar year. Nominations are due by February 28 for spring, June 30 for summer, and October 31 for fall. 

Extra consideration is given to nominees who support our A&F values or strategic plan goals. Self-nominations will be removed from consideration.