LAS Academic Professional Award

In 1993, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences established the LAS Academic Professional Awards to identify and honor selected academic professionals for their outstanding contributions to the college. The program is sponsored by alumni and friends of the college. Up to three awards may be made annually.

  • 2024 Emily Lange
  • 2023 Amber Holmes
  • 2021 Alison Reddy
  • 2018 Anu Murphy
  • 2016 Karen Mortensen
  • 2015 Tony Mullen
  • 2014 Sandee Moore
  • 2012 Wendy Harris
  • 2009 Alison Ahlgren
  • 2008 Jonathan Manton
  • 2005 Dianna Armstrong
  • 1998 Joann Hower

LAS Staff Award

In 1993, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences established the LAS Staff Awards to identify and honor selected staff members for their outstanding contributions to the college. The program is sponsored by alumni and friends of the college. Up to three awards may be made annually.

  • 2026 Kevin Armstrong
  • 2023 Ann Byers
  • 2022 Marci Blocher
  • 2017 Liz Vonk
  • 2015 Kay Daly

Nancy J. McCowen Distinguished Service Award

  • 2013 Lori Dick

Paula Adametz Hays Staff Award

The Paula Adametz Hays Staff Award honors a staff member for exemplifying a positive image and morale for the unit. This award was established in 2019 through the generosity of Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS), and Karl S. Rosengren, former professor in the Department of Psychology, in honor of Paula Adametz Hays’s superior contributions to the College of LAS for 24 years. One award may be made annually.

  • 2022 Jennifer McNeilly

Exceptional Merit Award in Mathematics Non-Instructional Staff

The Exceptional Merit Award in Mathematics for Non-Instructional Staff is given by the Department of Mathematics to recognize a non-instructional staff member who exhibits excellence their work.

  • 2023 Chase Driskell
  • 2022 Alison Champion
  • 2021 Brock Martin
  • 2020 Aaron Brewer
  • 2019 Ann Byers
  • 2018 Paula Luesse
  • 2017 Marci Blocher
  • 2016 Adrienne Harris
  • 2015 Broderick Williamson
  • 2014 Patryk Szuta
  • 2013 Tori Corkery
  • 2012 Sara Nelson
  • 2011 Wendy Harris
  • 2010 Debbie Broadrick

NetMath Award for Outstanding Service

The NetMath Award for Outstanding Service is given by the NetMath Program in the Department of Mathematics in recognition of exceptional service performed by a NetMath AP or Staff person.

  • 2025 Theresa Tucker
  • 2023 Dave Watson
  • 2022 Bruce Carpenter
  • 2022 Faisal Whelpley (Special Recognition for Exceptional Service During a Critical Time)
  • 2021 Amber Holmes
  • 2020 Roger Burt
  • 2019 Zac Schoenrock
  • 2018 Kerry Butson

Other Service Awards

  • April Hoffmeister, Unsung Hero Award, 2022
  • Michelle Delcourt, Graduate College's Graduate Student Leadership Award, 2016