Recognition Committee
Are you “Called to be True Blue”? Do you know someone or an office that practices excellence, learning, integrity, citizenship and/or fiscal responsibility? The All-Staff Council Recognition Committee recognizes those who practice “Called to be True Blue” values. Anyone may nominate any staff person or department for practicing these values. Winners will be announced throughout the year. At the conclusion of the academic year, each “Called to be True Blue” recipient will be recognized at the Best in Show Party.
Nominate a Drake University staff member or office who demonstrates “Called to be True Blue” values with
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Excellence
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Learning
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Integrity
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Citizenship
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Fiscal Responsibility
Take a minute to nominate that hard working colleague or office that you know is making a difference at Drake for you and the University.
To nominate someone, go to the All Staff Channel under the Employee tab in blueView and submit nomination electronically or use this link: Nomination Form
“Called to be True Blue” winners will be announced to the Drake University community and each winner will be eligible for the All-Staff Best in Show Awards at the Best in Show Party.
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2011-2012 "Called to be True Blue" Award Winners
| Winner | Department | Nominator |
| Lisa Ekstrand | College of Business and Public Administration | JT Cattle |
| Caron Findlay | Business and Finance | Marilea Chase |
| Kathy Schott | COPHS Experiential Education Office | Denise Soltis |
| Shari Tenney | School of Journalism and Mass Communication | Kathleen Richardson |
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In previous years, the All-Staff Council Recognition Committee recognized staff with a SPOTlight Award for demonstrating "Superior Performance and Outstanding Talent" with
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Excellence
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Creativity
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Learning
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Community Involvement
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Integrity
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Fiscal Responsibility
2010-2011 SPOTlight Award Winners
| Winner | Department | Nominator |
| Marc Davis | Cowles Library | Susan Fink and Rod Henshaw |
| Jody Stagner | Law School | Lori Richman |
| Heather Storms | Law Library | Sara Lowe |
| Rondolyn (Ronnie) Hawkins | Legal Clinic | Mara Deaton |
2009-2010 SPOTlight Award Winners
| Winner | Department | Nominator |
| Sam Sinram | Office of Information Technology | Venessa Macro & |
| Donna Knight-Donovan | Student Accounts | Robert Harlan & |
| Mary Middleton* | Head Start | Cristina Toledo |
| Andrea McDonough | Marketing & Communications | Calee Himes |
| Margaret Corkrean | College of Arts & Sciences | Sofia Turnbull |
| Jeremy Sievers | Marketing & Communications | Linda Ryan & |
| Brian Gabel | Athletics | Joe Quinn |
| Sonja Brightwell | Residence Life | Pamyla Stewart |
2008-2009 SPOTlight Award Winners
| Month | Winner | Department | Nominator |
| January | Suzanne Brown* | Office of the Provost | Sandi Smeltzer |
| February | Margaret Crawford | College of Arts & Sciences | Howard Rescot |
| March | Kris Rossmiller | Environmental Health & Safety | Bob Soltis |
| April | Pam Smith | Student Financial Planning | Brandi Stone-Miller |
* Best in Show Award recipient
2010-2011 Best Ensemble
| Jana Peterson | Johanna M Determann |
2009-2010 Best Ensemble
It could be argued that Drake’s dedication to its students begins at orientation.
Like a fine-tuned orchestra, countless individuals from almost every corner of the university came together last summer to conduct five remarkable orientation sessions. Under the leadership of the individuals listed below, and with notable contributions from the others who put forth their hard work last summer, Drake demonstrated its commitment to providing an exceptional learning environment for its students. The acclaimed performance by these individuals left a strong impression not only on the students, but also on the Drake University staff. Therefore, the All Staff Council would like to recognize these individuals as the “Best Ensemble” for their dedication to achieving a memorable orientation experience last summer. Bravo!
| Tom Brown | Jim O'Brien |
| Wanda Everage | Tasha Stiger |
| Jessica Lang | Melissa Sturm-Smith |
| Lorissa Lieurance | Carrie Walters |
| Randy McMullin |

