Staff Awards
Hey, isn't that a great employee next to you?
Take a moment, think about a fellow employee who enjoys their work and with whom you always enjoy interacting. Don’t forget to think about co-workers who meet the qualifications for the Kispert and Lynch awards, too (see descriptions below).
You may nominate someone using the online 2024 Staff Awards Nomination Form, or download the nomination form below and submit through campus mail to the Communications Office located in SAB 101 . Select the award that best fits the nominee you have in mind. Fill out the form, send it in, and you’re done! All nominations should be submitted by Tuesday, June 4th by 5:30 p.m.
Staff Award Descriptions
Outstanding Staff Service Awards
Outstanding Staff Service Award for service departments: Honors exceptional performance by an individual, non-faculty staff member in the physical plant, on the custodian staff, on the grounds keeping crew or in the dining services area. Award winners typically perform at a high level and exhibit a positive attitude that benefits all constituents of the university.
Outstanding Staff Service Award for academic and administrative support staff: Honors exceptional performance by an individual, non-faculty staff member in administrative or academic departments. Award winners typically perform at a high level and exhibit a positive attitude that benefits all constituents of the university.
The John J. Kispert Leadership Award
The John J. Kispert Leadership Award recognizes members of the Francis Marion University staff who are not in formal, higher-level leadership positions, but who exhibit the drive, determination, and initiative associated with this vital, organizational skill. Those recognized will be the men and women who take it upon themselves to embrace the mission of their departments and to inspire their colleagues to a higher standard.
The Marvin Lynch Humanitarian Award
The Marvin Lynch Humanitarian Award recognizes a member of the Francis Marion University staff who exhibits an unusual commitment to, and care for, his fellow man, both at work and elsewhere. Award winners will typically be involved in one or more charitable or humanitarian activities, and will have demonstrated an on-going desire to help others and make the world a better place.
2024 Staff Award Winners
Chad A. Herlong received the John J. Kispert Leadership Award, Karen M. Herbert was awarded the Marvin Lynch Humanitarian Award, and Tina T. Gause and Benjamin M. Johnson were named recipients of the two Outstanding Staff Service Awards.
The John J. Kispert Leadership Award
2024 – Chad A. Herlong
2023 – Jennifer Floyd
2022 – Dr. Cheri L. Richardson
2021 – Alicia Campbell
2020 – James Huggins
2019 – Ann Williams
2018 – Jerry Clapper
2017 – T. Lang Beatty
2016 – H. Teresa McDuffie
2015 – Howard V. Brown
2014 – Rannie D. Gamble
The Marvin Lynch Humanitarian Award
2024 – Karen M. Herbert
2023 – Carla Rogers
2022 – Brigid E. Kennedy
2021 – Jared Jeffries
2020 – Linda Sullen
2019 – Karl McAllister
2018 – Daniel Carmichael
2017 – Katherine Barnette
2016 – Julian M. Young
2015 – Donald L. Jackson
2014 – Angela H. Bessenger
Staff Service Awards
2023 – Lorraine Burnett
2023 – Dennis Sullen
2022 – Laura Rhoads
2022 – Erick Polite
2021 – Bonnie Barr
2021 -Danagene Razick
2020 – Hannah Amerson
2020 – Leon Campbell
2019 – John Petrush
2019 – George Gainey
2018 – Coretta Morris
2018 – Shala Boston
2017 – Sharolyn B. Robinson
2017 – Linda Sullen
2016 – Carolyn Mumford
2016 – Jennifer Cason
2015 – Anthony W. Lester
2015 – Janet S. McLeod
2014 – Sherry A. Owens
2014 – Verneeda S. Jones
2013 – Beverly G. Owens
2013 – N. Ray Taylor
2012 – J. Lynn Timmons
2012 – Violet L. Lloyd
2011 – Sheron G. Jacobs
2011 – Benjamin A. Strickland
2010 – Rusty O. Braveboy
2010 – Benita Y. Woodbury
2009 – John T. Pickett
2009 – Angela C. Cantey
2008 – David B. Richardson
2008 – Kimberly G. Davis
2007 – Dorothy E. King
2007 – Kathy C. Johnson
2006 – Otis Nichols
2006 – Virginia B. Ridgil
2005 – Carlton Sellers
2005 – Carolyn J. Austin
2004 – Sammie Chandler
2004 – Yvonne G. Davis
2003 – James McLeod
2003 – Diane J. Scarborough
2002 – Wayne V. Platt
2002 – Travis W. Ragsdale
2001 – Lewis Allen Eaddy
2001 – Rebecca M. Culbertson
2000 – Flora S. James
2000 – Rannie D. Gamble
1999 – Joseph W. Sallenger