Vice President's Meritorious Service Awards    

Awards Criteria

The Texas A&M at Galveston's Chief Operating Officer presents these awards annually to recognize and reward staff and faculty for their meritorious service to our great university. These awards reflect a commitment to the Texas A&M University Core Values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service.

In addition, our extended Aggie Family, employees of SSC and Chartwells, are eligible for the "Outstanding Facilities/Dining Services Award" category created for the exclusive nomination of outsourced personnel.

To finalize a nomination packet after being selected to move forward by either the Executive Leadership Team for staff and our extended family or the Academic Leadership Team for faculty, the nominator will be notified to provide (1) a full letter of nomination and (2) provide at least one letter of support (maximum of 2 letters and no longer than 2 pages each) and send to EmplRecognition@tamug.edu.  Faculty nominations for the Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award category should also include a curriculum vitae.

Outstanding Classroom Teaching

Eligibility. Open to all full and part-time faculties including laboratory instructors who have taught at Texas A&M University at Galveston for a minimum of four long semesters at the time of nomination and who have not received this award in the past five years.

Commitment to Teaching Excellence. Demonstrates performance and commitment to teaching that is consistently outstanding and frequently exceeds that of professional colleagues.

Commitment to Students. The teaching contribution should be determined in part by considering the person’s availability and assistance outside of the classroom and/or laboratory.

Outstanding Student Relations

Eligibility. Open to all full-time employees (9 or 12 months; faculty or staff) of Texas A&M University at Galveston with two or more years employment at the time of nominations who have not received this award in the past five years.

Commitment to Students. Significant contribution to the enrichment of student life and welfare of the Galveston Campus as measured by:

  • Success at tailoring the responsibilities of his or her official position to serve the best interests of the students
  • Sponsorship of student organizations and/or activities
  • Attendance at student events
  • Service as an advisor, mentor, role model
  • Service on and/or leadership of committees relevant to student welfare
  • Rapport with students

Outstanding Staff Service Awards (2 awards)

Eligibility. Open to all full-time staff employees with two or more years employment at Texas A&M University at Galveston at the time of nominations who have not received this award in the past five years.

Commitment to Job Excellence. Demonstrates performance and commitment to the job that is consistently outstanding and frequently outside the normal scope of prescribed duties.

Leadership. Exhibits leadership qualities within the context of his/her position responsibilities. Effectively makes decisions and uses resources wisely.

Innovation and Initiative. Shows independent action and resourcefulness. Encourages, facilitates and supports new ideas and creativity. Facilitates, supports, and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives.

Support of Quality of Work life. Creates a supportive work environment by encouraging professional development, teamwork, appropriate delegation, problem-solving, and opportunities for others. Encourages co-workers to contribute to discussion and decision making.

Outstanding Facilities & Dining Services Award

Eligibility. Open to all full and part-time employees with contracted vendors, currently SSC Services and Chartwells, located on the Galveston Campus at the time of nomination who have not received this award in the past five years.

Commitment to Job Excellence. Demonstrates performance and commitment to the job and the Galveston Campus that is consistently outstanding and frequently outside the normal scope of prescribed duties.

Support of Quality of Work life. Actively creates a supportive work environment on the Galveston Campus through outstanding customer service, being proactive, teamwork, problem-solving, and positive attitudes.

 

Vice President's Meritorious Awards Recipients    

Vice President's Meritorious Service Award recipients in four categories receive a $750 award and commemorative plaque.

2024

  • Dr. Chris Marshall
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Vanessa Garza
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Celeste Rodriguez
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Malarie Humble
    Outstanding Student Relations Award
  • Rob Varela
    Outstanding Student Relations Award
  • Nathan Lewetzki
    Outstanding Facilities & Dining Services Award

2023

  • Dr. Jamie Steichen
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Nicole Kinslow
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Dana Keenan
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Vanicha McQueen
    Outstanding Student Relations Award

2022

  • Amie Hufton
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Katie St. Clair
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Carrie Rowland
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Kelly Tribble
    Outstanding Facilities & Dining Services Award
  • Vacant
    Outstanding Student Relations Award

2021

  • Laura White,
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Ms. Deborah Dell,
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Mr. Ken Bailey,
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Mr. Derrick Ford,
    Outstanding Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Dee Ann Vega,
    Outstanding Facilities & Dining Services Award

2020

  • Kristin Josvoll
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Mr. Jeff Boyer
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Ms. Krista McBrien
    Outstanding Staff Service Award
  • Ms. Daisey McCloud
    Outstanding Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Michelle Kirkland
    Outstanding Facilities & Dining Services Award

2019 

  • Dr. Katherine Echols
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Ms. Lisa Stewart
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Donna Ferrer
    Distinguished Staff Award
  • Ms. Patty Gonzales
    Distinguished Staff Award
  • Mr. Randy Trebilcock
    Outstanding Facilities & Dining Services Award

2018

  • Dr. Nikolaos Mykoniatis
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Mr. Danny Roe
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Amber Booth
    Distinguished Staff Award
  • Mr. Neil Golemo
    Distinguished Staff Award
  • Mr. Robert Moseley
    Outstanding Facilities & Dining Services Award

2017

  • Ms. Amy Caton
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Dr. Matt Carroll
    Student Relations Award
  • Dr. Daisy Dailey
    Distinguished Staff Award
  • Mr. Tony Quigg
    Distinguished Staff Award
  • Ms. Lisa Webb
    Outstanding Facilities & Dining Services Award

2016

  • Capt. Jim Cleary
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Dr. Tom Oertling
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Rachel Ball
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Ms. Cari Bishop Smith
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2015

  • Dr. David Wells
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Ms. Shelly Fordyce
    Student Relations Award
  • Mr. Noed Revilla
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Ms. Lindy Arbuckle
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2014

  • Ms. Mona Hochman
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Mr. Joe Hoff
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Susan Stakes
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Mr. Vernon Camus
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2013

  • Dr. Grace Townsend
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Ms. Jan Baldwin
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Sherry Parker
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Ms. Stacie Arms
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2012

  • Dr. Rudy Martinez
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Dr. Kim Reich
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Peggy Allen
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Mr. Bill Elizondo
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2011

  • Dr. Jae-Young Ko
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Dr. Ernie Estes
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Phyllis Sweeny
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Ms. Sarah Wall
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2010

  • Dr. Thomas Fitzhugh
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Dr. Ric Montelongo
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Belinda Gaddis
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Dr. Tammy Holliday
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2009

  • Dr. Sam Mark
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Ms. Sandra Muros
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Patsy Widder
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Ms. Kelly Angell
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2008

  • Mr. Lowell Boudreaux
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Ms. Cheryl Grefenstette-Moon
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Lupe Aaron
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Ms. Carmel Julian
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

2007

  • Dr. Gerald Hite
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Ms. Shelly Fordyce
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Jennifer Willingham
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Mr. Andrew Loubet
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified
    (award plaques dated 2006, but given in January 2007)

1998-2006

No awards made
 
1997

  • Mr. Richard Lukens
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Mr. Charles Coleman
    Outstanding Laboratory Teaching Award
  • Ms. Jan Baldwin
    Student Relations Award
  • Dr. Donna Lang
    Community Service
  • Ms. Margaret Jones
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Mr. Fred Brewer
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

1996

  • Dr. Wyndylyn VonZharen
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Mr. Peter Gracia
    Outstanding Laboratory Teaching Award
  • Mr. Todd Sutherland
    Student Relations Award
  • Dr. Fred Schlemmer
    Community Service
  • Ms. Lupe Aaron
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Ms. Teckla Crowhurst
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

1995

  • Dr. Sara Gragg
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Ms. Sylvia Moore
    Outstanding Laboratory Teaching Award
  • Mr. William Hearn
    Student Relations Award
  • Ms. Theo Byrne
    Community Service
  • Ms. Kathy Mull
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Ms. Donna Lang
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified

1994

  • Dr. Melanie Lesko
    Outstanding Classroom Teaching Award
  • Dr. William Haymes
    Outstanding Laboratory Teaching Award
  • Ms. Rita Talley
    Student Relations Award
  • Mr. John Merritt
    Community Service
  • Ms. Pat Erwin
    Distinguished Staff Award/Classified
  • Mr. Grant Shallenberger
    Distinguished Staff Award/Non-Classified