2022 Employee Awards Celebration Recipients
Share your congratulations with those who were recognized at the March 6 awards celebration.
The theme for this year’s Employee Awards Celebration was “Where in the World is Andy the Cardinal? Andrews University Edition.” José Bourget, Master of Ceremonies, guided the interactive online event from the VACD Studio in Smith Hall on Sunday, March 6. President Luxton and Andy the Cardinal also made guest appearances during the program. Click here to view the printed program.
Eighty-five employees were recognized in the 5, 10, 15 and 20 years-of-service groups. Written tributes and slideshows are posted online for employees in the 25, 30, 35 and 40 years-of-service categories. Click on each name to view the tribute. All the recipients can be viewed at andrews.edu/services/hr/employeeawards.
25 Years of Service
Rod Church
Randy Graves
Kenneth Logan
Thomas Lowing
Mark Moreno
Pedro Navia
Ricardo Norton
Ron Whitehead
30 Years of Service
Richard Choi
Sharon Dudgeon
James Ford
Terry Robertson
Carla Trynchuk
Robert Zdor
Stephen Zork
35 Years of Service
Mari Aker
Loretta Nave
Allen Wellborn
40 Years of Service
Jim Curry received special recognition as the longest-serving individual still employed by Andrews University: 55 Years of Service!
The following merit award recipients were recognized with surprise video presentations as well as an audio tribute accompanied by images:
Faith Engagement Award—Ben Panigot
Siegfried H. Horn Excellence in Research & Creative Scholarship Award
Daniel A. Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award
J.N. Andrews Service Award—Todd Freeman
Staff Excellence in Service Award
Dayle Birney
Beverly Brown
Teela Ruehle
Throughout the program, Kahoot was used by the online audience to vote on where Andy the Cardinal was in four video segments. Andy was shown checking out various Michiana locations, including the Andrews University Trails, Houndstooth Restaurant in Benton Harbor and George Wilson Park and Gallery 2910, both in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Artur Stele, chair of the Andrews University Board of Trustees, delivered closing prayer via a pre-recorded message.
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