Since 1997 the Outstanding Staff Recognition Awards have recognized staff members who have excelled in the performance of their duties as well as promoted team work and inspired excellence in others. Staff are nominated by their department and selected by an advisory committee. Awards are presented at the annual College of Veterinary Medicine back-to-school picnic and BBQ.
2020
Individual Awards
- Kristen Rosche, Scientific Assistant, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
- Caitlin Estalilla, Academic Coordinator, Dean’s Office
- Jane Hommel, Veterinary Technician, Equine Services Group, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Krystina Karn, Veterinary Technician Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Kasey Burton, Veterinary Technician Small Animal Oncology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Team Awards
Veterinary Clinical Sciences: Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory (MDR1 Testing Lab)
- Becky Connors – Program Specialist – Research
- Judy Arneson – Program Assistant
- Kelli Brown – Office Assistant
- Neal Burke- Research Technology Supervisor
Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Small Animal Surgery Technician Team
- Rachel Kimbrel – Veterinary Technician
- Krystina Karn – Veterinary Technician
- Christina Ojanen – Veterinary Technician
- Chris Dumas – Veterinary Technician
- Christian Bowe – Veterinary Assistant
2019
Individual Awards
- Rachel Olson
- Bree Peterson
- Lethea Russel
Team Awards
Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Anesthesia Team
- Mary Albi
- Janel Holden
- Shelley Ensign
- Shona Meyer
- Nicole Valdez
2018
Individual Awards
- Heather Smith, Communications, Senior Graphic Designer
- Lauri Kramer, School of Molecular Biosciences, Administrative Manager
- Tari McMullen, School of Molecular Biosciences, Lab Technician
- Marla Francis, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Microbiologist
Team Awards
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Float Technicians
2017
Individual Awards
- Lisa Jones, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health Laboratory Manager
- Daniel Haley, Clinical Communication Program Simulated Client Coordinator
- Kathleen Reed, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Animal Technician, Small Animal Care
- Kay Glaser, Development & External Relations Associate Director of Development
- Katy Heaton, Veterinary Medicine Extension & Continuing Veterinary Medical Education Extension Coordinator
Team Awards
- Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health Administrative Staff
2016
Individual Awards
- Scott Bullers, Veterinary Information Systems Manager
- James Meyer, Veterinary Teaching Hospital Pharmacy Manager
- Ronald Munson, Veterinary Teaching Hospital Veterinary Technician-Radiology
- Laura Kinslow, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience Fiscal Specialist Supervisor
- Lynette Kinzer, Veterinary Teaching Hospital Patient Services Coordinator
Team Awards
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital Patient Services Representatives
2015
Individual Awards
- Mustapha Maaz, Veterinary Information Systems Application Systems Analyst/Developer
- Cassie Leonard, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Manager
- Rebecca Wolking, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Microbiologist
- Darrel Nelson, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience Instructional Lab Supervisor
- Neal Burke, Veterinary Clinical Sciences Research Technologist Supervisor
Team Awards
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital Animal Care Staff
- Animal Resource Unit Large Animal and Lab Animal Staff
2014
Individual Awards
- Kimberly Dudley, School of Molecular Biosciences Grants and Contracts Coordinator
- Rachel Halsey, College of Veterinary Medicine Academic Coordinato
- Jennifer McDonald, Veterinary Teaching Hospital Fiscal Specialist
- Lisa Orfe, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health Research Supervisor
- Stephen “Kip” Prahinski, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Lab Technician
Team Awards
- Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology Administrative Office
2013
Individual Awards
- Galen Gorence, School of Molecular Biosciences Animal Care Facility Manager
- Diana Olsen, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Medical Transcriptionist Lead
- JoLynn Reno, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Aquaculture
- Kelli Williams, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Molecular Diagnostics
Team Awards
Veterinary Teaching Hospital: Anesthesia Team
- Mary Albi
- Janel Bingman
- Shelley Ensign
- Shona Meyer
- Nicole Valdez
Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience Administrative Office
- Max Benson
- Laura Kinslow
- Sue McLam
- Becky Morton
- Bea O’Neill
- Bobbi Sauer
- Donna Sienkiewicz
- Ty Simanson
2012
- Trevor Alexandar, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Molecular Diagnostics, bacteriology and parasitology
- Lusha Evans, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
- Jill Griffin, Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health Research Administrative Manager
- Dena Melleck, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Bacteriology
2011
- Marie Crossley, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ophthalmology technician
- Kathy Dahmen, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Administrative Manager
- Denise Faerber, School of Molecular Biosciences, Finance Manager
- Bev Hunter, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology/Global Animal Health, Research Technologist II
- Ryan Newcomer, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Immunodiagnostics, Microbiologist I
2010
- Shirley Elias, Veterinary Microbiology & Pathology, Research Tech III
- Barb Hodson, Student Services, Academic Coordinator
- Sue Jacobson, People-Pet Partnership, Coordinator
- Laura Kinslow, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, Fiscal Specialist I
- Lisa Lujan, Student Services, Academic Coordinator
2009
- Karen Hornfelt, Clinical Communication Leadership & Cont Education Programs, Principle Assistant
- Steve Leib, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Scientific Associate
- Sue Pritchard, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Research Technician II
- Lisa McEwen, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Patient Services Representative
2008
- Theresa Pfaff, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Program Specialist 2
- Eric Lautzenheiser, Animal Care Manager
- Andrea Farmer, Development Officer
- Dot Newkirk, Microbiologist II
- Lisa Orfe, Associate in Research
- Nancy Bassman, Clinical Technologist I
- Jeanne Jensen, Senior Publications Coordinator Editor
2007
- Barb Robbins, Academic Coordinator
- Barry Seward, Finance Budget Coordinator
- Betsy Wheeler, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Veterinary Technologist
- Katie Baker, Field Disease Investigative Unit, Microbiologist
- Pam Colbert, Neuroscience Program Coordinator
- Roland Munson, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Small Animal Medicine, Veterinary Technician
2006
- Stacey LaFrentz, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Research Associate
- Bob Mitchell, Biomedical Communications Unit, Multimedia Coordinator
- Sandi Brabb, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, Assistant Director
- Christina Rockett, Continuing Education Coordinator
- Sally Anderson, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Neurology Patient Care Coordinator & PSR
2005
- Dorri Guettinger, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Finance Budget Manger
- Lynne Haley, Development & External Relations, Associate Director of Development
- Henry Moore, Biomedical Communications Unit, Photographer
- Sue Zumwalt, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, Principal Assistant
2004
- Charlie Powell, Veterinary Development and External Relations, Senior Communications Manager
- Jan Luft, Herds Manager
- Richard Brown, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, Lab Technician
- Kurt Westensee, Veterinary Information Systems, Technical Systems
- John Vander Schalie, Associate in Research
2003
- Laurie McDermott, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- Melissa Krug, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
- Ernie Motteram, Field Disease Investigation Unit
- Katie McMenamin Snekvik, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
- Chuck Royce, Biomedical Communications Unit
- Alison McKiernan, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
2002
- Debby Alperin, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
- Dan Rice, Field Disease Investigation Unit
- Connie Sakamoto, Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- Charlene Teitzel, Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
1997-2001
- 2001 – Sharne Houston, Paul Johnson, Emma Karel, Danielle Stanek
- 2000 – Sandra Bellinger, Daniel Bradway
- 1999 – Kathy Feldner-Booth, Rebecca Morton
- 1998 – Rich Scott, Jay Weidner
- 1997 – Molly Loaiza, Mary Jo Hamilton