Employee Recognition Committee

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 RECIPIENTS OF THE LIBRARY EMPLOYEE EXCELLENCE AWARDS


CHARGE for the COMMITTEE

Establish an ongoing and responsive staff recognition program that is effective and meaningful to Smathers employees and creates direct correlation between the Libraries’ values and goals and what it recognizes and rewards; Collect and solicit from individuals and departments throughout the Libraries individual and departmental achievements and milestones; Coordinate the staff recognition opportunities available through the work of the Holidays Party Planning Committee, the Convocation Planning Committee, and the Staff Picnic Planning Committee; Encourage opportunities for staff recognition through other library programs, including Public Information and Staff Development; Build and ensure a committee membership that reflects library wide participation; Seek means of funding recognition programs and awards

Current Committee Members:

  • Laura Feder (June 30, 2025)
  • Beatriz Lugo (June 30, 2025)
  • Christine Driver Yip (June 30, 2024)
  • Leonardo (Jun) Tolentino (June 30, 2024)
  • John Seay (June 30, 2024)
  • Carrie Adams (June 30, 2024)
  • Mari Meke (June 30, 2024)
  • James Cusick (2020-2021 Chair) (June 30, 2023)
  • Jeremiah Carlson (June 30, 2023)
  • Todd Digby (June 30, 2023)
  • Tabatha Pursley (June 30, 2023)
  • Barbara Hood (ex officio)

The Employee Recognition Committee reports to Valrie Minson, Assistant Dean and Chair, Marston Science Library


Make a Nomination for a Library Employee Excellence Award


Awarded annually at the Convocation – nominations open each summer for several weeks – and awards are made in a number of categories.

Apply for Recognition Funds

Request funding to acknowledge and congratulate a team, group or individual for their accomplishment, major milestone or excellence toward organizational goals.

Retirements

Learn about hosting and funding a retirement event for a colleague

Sub-Committees of the Employee Recognition Committee