Annual University Awards Banquet

Each year we honor outstanding faculty and staff members for making an impact on our students and surrounding community through excellence, innovation, scholarship and service by presenting eleven university awards at the Annual University Awards Banquet each spring.

2025 University Awards Banquet Honorees

Top Row, Left to Right

• Dr. Stan Korotchenko – Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award
• Mr. Daniel Stone – Engaged Faculty Award
• Mr. Andrew Eiland – Excellence Award
• Mr. Isaac Belcher – Excellence Award
• Dr. Matt Bouquet – Respect Award
• First Lady Kindall Hurley
• President James Hurley
• MAJ John Considine – Integrity Award
• Mr. Terry Johnson – Jack and Louise Arthur Excellence in Teaching Award
• Mr. Austin Lewter – Faculty Excellence in Student Success Award
• Dr. Thomas Tallach – Barry B. Thompson Service Award

Bottom Row, Left to Right

• Dr. Robert Newby – Emeritus Award
• Ms. Ashley Newsome – Integrity Award
• Ms. Tracy Rogers – Respect Award
• Mr. Cory Shaw – Integrity Award
• Mr. Chris Smith – Respect Award
• Judge Jeff “Chili” Alexander- TAA Distinguished Staff Member
• Dr. Lauren Pierson – Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award
• Ms. Reagan Johnson – Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year Award
• Dr. Jessica Evans – Presidential Staff Award
• Ms. Keely McMillian- Excellence Award
• Dr. Marilyn Robitaille – Emeritus Award
• Ms. Cecilia Gualandri – Graduate Assistant of the Year Award