Distinguished Professional and Administrative (P&A) Award
The purpose of this award is to promote and recognize excellence in job performance among University of Minnesota Crookston professional and administrative (or P&A) employees.
Each year, one nominated employee is selected by a committee appointed by the U of M Crookston Chancellor. Nominations are accepted from students, colleagues, alumni, U of M Crookston clubs or organizations, centers, and/or individual faculty and staff. The award recipient will receive a plaque and a $250 cash award.
How to nominate...
P & A professionals will be evaluated on the basis of a nomination letter documenting their achievements and contributions on campus. The nomination should provide specific evidence of excellence worthy of this recognition. Such evidence may include supporting letters from persons knowledgeable about the nominee’s campus contributions. Nominees must have at least three years of P&A employment (at 75% time or higher) at the Crookston campus at the time of nomination.
Nominations may come from administrators, faculty, staff, students or student organizations. Self nominations are also permitted.
Please forward a letter of nomination electronically, outlining the nominee’s qualifications to Chris Winjum - cwinjum@umn.edu by April 15, 2024. Selection of the UMC Professional and Administrative Award recipient will be based solely on the material included in this nomination.
Past Recipients...
Award Recipients
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Lisa Samuelson
2018
Kimberly Gillette
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
Melissa Dingmann
2012
Kenneth Bulie
2011
2010
Bonni Buchmeier
2009
James Carlson
2008
Rand Rasmussen
2007
Shannon Stassen
2006
Bruce Ramstorf
2005
Elizabeth Tollefson
2004
Les Johnson EdD
2003
Stephanie Helgeson
2002
Heidi Patterson
2001
Claudia Barton
2000
Pam Holsinger-Fuchs
1999
Laurie Wilson
1998
Andrew Svec
1997
Allen Larson
1996
John "Jack" Bywater