Julie has taken the time to ensure that my fellowship here has been an educational and enlightening experience. She never fails to include me in on meetings, and ask about my plans for the future and how she can be of assistance getting me to my goals. I couldn’t imagine having a better supervisor for my year here!

Nominated by Alexis Landrum

On a regular basis Kim treats our office to homemade baked goods and while bringing homemade baked goods is a pretty awesome thing by itself, what really sets it apart is that Kim always brings a gluten free option for members of our team with this food allergy. From awesome brownies to chocolate cakes, Kim makes everyone’s day in the Garden Suite brighter with her thoughtful gesture.

Nominated by: Bethany Meighen

Marissa is always cheerfully lending a helping hand to anyone that needs it. I’ve noticed her willingness to jump in and I appreciate the support she provides to our team!

Nominated by: Stephanie Minervino

Whether by working from home, working partial days, etc., Ratna has gone above and beyond to ensure that her job duties are always covered. She deserves to be acknowledged for her commitment and for fostering a professional and positive environment at the UNC System Office.

Nominated by: Megan Wallace

Melaina is famous in the Finance Division for routinely bringing delicious homemade treats to share with her coworkers. She is also dependably friendly, knowledgeable, and positive. Melaina makes the UNC System Office a better place to work.

Nominated by: Megan Wallace

Shirl regularly performs tasks designed to enhance the sense of community in the Finance Division. She provides birthday cards, candy, and kind words. A happy work force is a productive work force. By nurturing the emotional health of our Division, Shirl indirectly enhances our production output.

Nominated by: Megan Wallace

Through Shirl’s efforts, everyone in the Finance Division gets a card on their birthday signed by all their colleagues. Shirl maintains a master list of staff birthdays, buys the cards, arranges for the cards to be signed by each Finance employee, and coordinates the delivery of each card on the employee’s actual birthday. Shirl is a thoughtful and caring person and we are fortunate that she works with us in the Finance Division.

Nominated by: Karen Russell

When I started work here last month, he was so helpful and patient setting up my computer and teaching me the ‘system’ here. This week he stopped by to check in, and upon discovering that my monitor stand was just a bit too high, came back with another option and helped me change it out. All with a polite and friendly manner- fiercely breaking IT stereotypes everyday! Thanks, Justin!

Nominated by: Cathy Rusin

Lydia is always friendly and smiling, and willing to offer a helping hand. She has been instrumental in our team becoming more interconnected by creating different formats for our monthly meetings and finding an enjoyable location for our in-person meeting this past month.

Nominated by: Autumn Carpenter

The Academic Affairs Division is spread among two buildings and three floors–not conducive to communication and just general get-to-know-each-otherness. Lydia orchestrates communal socials within our group and others, whom we often only “see” electronically or virtually. Always lends a hand, a smile, a doughnut, a turkey leg…

Nominated by: Mary Ellen McMillan