The College of Sciences has introduced several new awards as a way to recognize excellence in our focus areas. Explore the awards and view past winners below.
Staff Everyday Excellence Award
These awards recognize staff members who deliver outstanding service and make a positive impact on someone’s day or the outcome of a project. See below for more information:
- Both staff and faculty can nominate staff members.
- Staff members receive a certificate and a small gift.
- Recognition events will be held at least once a semester.
- Award does not include financial incentive.
Winners
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October 2023
- Thuong Tran-Thuong
- Anelis Diaz
- Jennifer Branson
September 2023
- Stephanie De Sousa
- Dani Draper
- Joe Roberts
- Jessica Banos
- Jennifer Rosse
August 2023
- Kelly Shilton
- Jane Ingalls
- Jodi Elder
- Calli Putnam
- Ann Miller
- Esperanza Soto Arcino
- Wayneeta King
- Lisa Haas
July 2023
- Janette Daeschler
- Julia Walton
- Anjella Warnshuis
- Katherine Briceno
- Destiny Makepeace
June 2023
- Venessa Nieves
- Crystle Bechtold
- Nicole Williams
- Summer Bernini
- Jamie Kosnosky
- Debbie Doyle
- Kenneth Koloski (nominated twice)
- Esperanza Soto Arcino
- Shameika Daye
- Mirelys Medina
- Erin Aldinger
May 2023
- Debbie Doyle
- Laura Stephenson
- Ray Ramontar
- Maria Murillo Cordonero
- Iolanda Guseman
- Tamara Pullin
- Wanda Tummons (nominated twice)
- DD Moulett
- Charles Elliott
April 2023
- Janette Daeschler
- Katherine Bricerno Plathy
- Morgan Lemmen
- Erika Remley
- Melany Socorro
- Sheri Pearson
- LaNique Chesterfield
March 2023
- Kiyoka Nieves
- Jamie Kosnosky
- Jodi Reinhart
- John Rotolo
- Devon Orand
- Margo Johnsen
- Miriam Beckles
February 2023
- Julia Walton
- Karen Reinemund
- Kyle Martin
- Doreen Goulding
- Jessica Banos
- Susanne Carpenter
- Wanda Tummons
- Tonya Walker
- Jodi Reinhart
- Donna Philllips
- Laura Stephenson
- Evgenia Yunusova
- Jonathan Bowen
- Robin Cooper
Staff Ace Award
These awards recognize a staff member who consistently takes initiative to support COS while working well with those around them. This person could be considered a “mover and shaker” in their respective area. While having direct reports isn’t necessary, they should demonstrate strong leadership skills that inspire others. See below for more information:
- One staff member per month is selected.
- Both staff and faculty can nominate staff members.
- The nominee’s direct supervisor must support the nomination.
- Nominees will be considered for the award for three months.
- Winners will receive a certificate, a small gift and $250.
- Recognition events will be held at least once a semester.
Winners
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View the 2023 winnersOctober 2023
Morgan Lemmen, COS Marketing Team
September 2023
Sheri Pearson, UCF RESTORES
August 2023
Jodi Reinhart, UCF RESTORES
July 2023
Tara Gamble, UCF RESTORES
June 2023
Tonya Walker, COS Dean’s Office
May 2023
Christina Alecse, UCF RESTORES
April 2023
Maria Williams, COS Dean’s Office
March 2023
Doreen Goulding, Mathematics
February 2023
Jamie Kosnosky, Nicholson School of Communication & Media
Pinnacle Award
This annual award recognizes one Staff Ace Award winner with a financial reward.
Recognizing Outstanding Instruction Award
These annual awards recognize faculty’s outstanding instructional accomplishments, contributions and impact at the undergraduate or graduate level. See below for more information:
- Accomplishments in multiple categories related to instruction will be recognized.
- Chairs and directors can nominate full-time faculty of any rank from their unit.
- Winners will receive a certificate of recognition.
- Recognition event will be held every spring.
- Not all nominees will receive an award.
- Award does not include financial incentive.
Winners
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Neil Duncan, Associate Professor (Anthropology)
Amanda Groff, Senior Lecturer (Anthropology)
Sandra Wheeler, Associate Lecturer (Anthropology)
Peter Sinelli, Senior Lecturer (Anthropology)
Paul Varcholik, Instructor (Nicholson School of Communication & Media)
Karen Mottarella, Senior Lecturer (Psychology)
Michael Loree, Instructor (Sociology)
Aubrey Jewett, Associate Professor (School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs)
Michele Yeargain, Instructor (Biology)
Nicole Lapeyrouse, Lecturer (Chemistry)
Rachid Ait Maalem Lachen, Associate Lecturer (Mathematics)
Piotr Mikusinski, Professor (Mathematics)
Barry Sandler, Associate Professor (Nicholson School of Communication & Media)
Archana Dubey, Senior Lecturer (Physics)
Richard Jerousek, Lecturer (Physics)
William Kaden, Associate Professor (Physics)
Adam LaMee, Instructor (Physics)
Laurene Tetard, Associate Professor (Physics)
Drew Doyle, Instructor (Statistics and Data Science)
Nizam Uddin, Professor (Statistics & Data Science)
Steve Neel, Associate Instructor (Nicholson School of Communication & Media)
Michael Dunn, Associate Professor (Psychology)
Thomas Dolan, Associate Professor (School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs)
Michael Armato, Associate Lecturer (Sociology)
Angela Vergara, Lecturer (Sociology)
Rick Brunson, Senior Instructor (Nicholson School of Communication & Media)
Melissa Dodd, Associate Professor (Nicholson School of Communication & Media)
John Murray, Assistant Professor (Nicholson School of Communication & Media)
Jason Chesnut, Lecturer (Psychology)
Kelsey Larsen, Assistant Professor (School of Politics, Security, and International Affairs)
Rong Zhou, Lecturer (Statistics & Data Science)
Faculty Research Excellence AwardS
These annual awards recognize research and creative work. Chairs and directors will have an opportunity to nominate faculty from their unit. See below for more information:
- Awards include multiple categories adjusted depending on the nominations received.
- Winners will receive a certificate and a small gift.
- Recognition event will be held every fall.
- Not all nominees will receive an award.
- Award does not include financial incentive.
Award Winners
Please reference the COS Research and Facilities Annual Report 2021-2022 flipbook below for the full list of winners of each of the following awards: