Awards/Recognition
2008 Employee of the Year Nomination Form
Davis Productivity Awards
Andrea
Burne and Shankar Manamalkav are winners of a Notable Cash Award of $300
in this year’s Davis Productivity Award program. Burne and Manamalkav
developed and implemented NERVE, a patient scheduling, tracking, and financial
accounting system. It handles various aspects of clinic operations and billings
and collections for the Psychology Clinic.
http://www.hr.ufl.edu/awards/davis/2008.asp
The Davis Productivity Awards honor individuals and work units for innovation, creativity, and smart work that measurably increase performance and productivity in the delivery of state services and products. Beginning in 2001, awards also were made to individuals and work units for adapting and implementing previous years' award-winning achievements to create more added value. The program awards cash, commemorative plaques, certificates of commendation, honorable mention, and other public recognition. Cash awards range from $250 to $2,500.
Further details on the Davis Productivity Award:
http://www.floridataxwatch.org/dpa/index.php
Superior Accomplishment Awards 2008
The Superior Accomplishment Awards program recognizes staff members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy, or to the quality of life provided to students and employees. Recognition by one’s peers is the highest point of achievement. Division-level award recipients receive cash awards of $200 each, then compete for university-level awards, which offer eight $1,000 and six $2,000 cash awards. These folks were honored at a luncheon at the Savannah Grande in March and will participate in a breakfast in April where university wide winners will be announced. Congratulations to the following Division 5 2008 Superior Accomplishment Award winners in PHHP, Iris Campbell, Lorie Martin, and Kristy Radeker.
Employee of the Year
2008 Employee of the Year Nomination Form
Deadline: October 1, 2008
Employee of the Year 2007
Todd Fraser was named the College of Public Health and Health Professions’
2007 Employee of the Year at the annual faculty/staff appreciation dinner
Oct. 26.
Fraser, the coordinator of administrative services in the department of occupational therapy, received numerous nominations from faculty, staff and students who described him as the “go-to” person in his department.
Fraser was recognized for his problem-solving ability, dedication and willingness to assist employees and students, even in difficult situations. Wrote one nominee, “Todd is a pleasure to work with and his positive attitude, humor and openness promote a feeling of ‘family’ within the department.”
Nominees also noted that Fraser treats everyone with respect, employees and students alike. “Todd demonstrates consistent respect for others, regardless of their role. Instead of treating me as a doctoral student, Todd has always treated me as a friend,” said one nominee.
Employee of the Year 2006
Cathy
Di Lena was named the College of Public Health and Health Professions’
2006 Employee of the Year at the college’s annual Faculty/Staff appreciation
dinner, held October 13.
Di Lena, a human resources specialist, received nominations from individuals in half of the college’s departments, a testament to her exemplary performance. She was recognized for her accuracy, attention to detail, patience, helpfulness, and ability to go above and beyond to resolve issues. Among the comments from Di Lena’s nominators were: “She always makes the person coming through her door feel important” and “Her positive attitude is contagious.”
