The University of Minnesota Crookston held its annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony May 7, 2024 and honored multiple individuals for years of service, retirements, and select recognitions. Professor Emeritus Jerome “Jerry” Knutson was also recognized at the event for receiving the 2024 University of Minnesota President’s Award for Outstanding Service.
Retirements recognized in 2024 were Brenda Bozyk of Facilities and Phil Baird of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Distinguished Staff Service Award: Linda Olson
Distinguished P&A: Brooke Novak
Distinguished Teaching Award: Megan Bell
Distinguished Scholar Award: Ali Saeedi
Faculty/Staff Fan of the Year: Ken Mendez
Years of Service
10 years: Kory Anderson, Bryan Beamish, Megan Benoit, Ashok Chanda, Steve Gust, Megan Hruby, Steve Krouse, James Pogatshnik, Ali Saeedi, Rebecca Sanders, Joseph Shostell, Tom Vedbraaten, Cyndi Wentz, and Chris Winter.
15 years: Maureen Aubol, Kara Bowen, Rachel Lundbohm, Stephen Mosloff, Kristina Walker, Eddie Walker, Oxana Wieland, and Chris Winjum.
20 years: Michelle Beeghly, Laura Bell, Leanne Butt, Brian Dingmann, Theresa Helgeson, Lisa Loegering, and Kelly Nelson.
25 years: Ryan Altepeter, Terrill Bradford, Doug Langer, Jeanie Olson, and Jeff Sperling.
40 years: Soo-Yin Lim-Thompson and Rob Heggie.
45 years: Phil Baird and Ken Myers.
