Congratulations to the 2024 award winners!

These award winners will be recognized at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 1 at 8:30 a.m. in the UC Ballroom.

Academic Administrator Award

Maria Mangold, Registrar, Office of the Registrar

The Academic Administrator Award recognizes outstanding performance in the fulfillment of assigned responsibilities.

Americans with Disabilities Act Award

Kendra Watkins, Instructional Lab Support, Division of Biological Sciences

This award honors individuals whose important contributions advance education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities at the University of Montana.

Distinguished Scholar Award

Christopher Preston, Professor, Philosophy

The Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes faculty who have made outstanding contributions in the areas of research, creativity, or other scholarly activities.

Distinguished Service to International Education Award

Alessia Carpoca, Professor, Theatre and Dance

This award is presented to a member of the UM community who has an outstanding record of distinguished service to international education at UM.

Distinguished Teaching Award

Soazig Le Bihan, Professor, Philosophy

This award is bestowed on a faculty member who has exhibited a history of excellence in classroom teaching and demonstrated a quality long-term impact on students.

George M. Dennison Presidential Faculty Award for Distinguished Accomplishment

Lauren Fern, Assistant Professor, Applied Arts and Sciences; Faculty Senate President

The Dennison Faculty Award recognizes distinguished faculty who have brought excellence, merit, and distinction to the University of Montana.

George M. Dennison Presidential Staff Award for Distinguished Accomplishment

Becca Anderson, Custodian, UM Housing

The Dennison Staff Award recognizes distinguished staff who have brought excellence, merit, and distinction to the University of Montana.

J.B. Speer Award for Distinguished Administrative Service

Amy Capolupo, Dean of Students and AVP for Wellbeing, Office for Student Success

The J.B. Speer Award for Distinguished Administrative Service honors an administrator who has made an extraordinary commitment and contribution to The University of Montana.

 

Montana Faculty Service Award

Chairs of the Standing Committees of Faculty Senate

Gregory Peters, Jennifer Thomsen, Michael Monsos, Theresa Floyd, Valerie Hesdquist, Valerie Moody

 The Montana Faculty Service Award recognizes a faculty member who has a history of providing superior, effective service that benefits the University of Montana.

Nancy Borgmann Diversity Award

Devin Carpenter, Director of New Student Success, Office for Student Success

The Nancy Borgmann Diversity Award, named in honor of a former Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, recognizes contributions made by individuals or agencies that support the University’s mission on diversity.

Outstanding Advising Award

Luke Alford, Academic Advisor, School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training

 The Outstanding Advising Award recognizes an employee who has contributed substantially to excellence in undergraduate academic advising.

Outstanding Community Engagement Award

Marton Marko, Associate Professor, World Languages and Culture

The Outstanding Service to Students Award recognizes exemplary service by staff, including academic and personal advising, to the student body.

Outstanding Service to the Campus Community Award

Shannon Brilz, Director, Conference and Event Services

The Outstanding Community Engagement Award recognizes important, innovative, and mutually beneficial community engagement work at the University of Montana.

Outstanding Service to Students Award

Emily Ferguson-Steger, Director of Student Engagement, University Center

The Outstanding Service to Students Award recognizes exemplary service by staff, including academic and personal advising, to the student body.

Outstanding Staff Award–Campus Interaction & Meritorious Job Performance

Jeff Wimett, Data and Finance Coordinator, UMOnline

This award focuses on a staff member who not only exceeds expectations within the department, but also interacts and provides service to campus, someone who creates a positive impression of his or her department by his or her spirit of service, interactions with others, and impact outside of the department.

Outstanding Staff Award–Excellence In Job Performance

Gwen Coon, Office Manager, ASUM

This award focuses on a staff member who excels in all aspects of his or her position, someone who possesses an excellent work ethic and has an extraordinary impact within the department as a role model, connecting with students, staff, faculty, or administrators.

Outstanding Teamwork Award

Banner Cloud Migration Team

The Outstanding Teamwork Award recognizes staff from any office, unit, department, or group for working exceptionally well together to perform the assigned mission. 

Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award

Josh Herring, Director of the Learning Assistants Program, Office of Organizational Learning and Development

The Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award is granted annually to a person from the University of Montana or the State of Montana who has contributed substantially to making the University a more open and humane learning environment.

Tom Boone Town and Gown Award

Jonathan Graham, Professor, Mathematics

The Tom Boone Town and Gown Award was established to recognize faculty members who foster a deeper understanding between the University of Montana and Missoula. The award honors Missoula attorney and longtime University friend, Thomas H. Boone.