On July 18, the University of Florida honored Jacksonville 173 employees who, through their dedication and long-term commitment, have made significant contributions to the organization, patients and other employees.
Robert C. Nuss, M.D., associate vice president for health affairs and dean of the Health Science Center’s Jacksonville regional campus, recognized the employees for their loyalty and hard work.
“Our continuing growth and prominence in the market place is a direct result of the individual and collective efforts of our employees,” he said. “All of our award winners have contributed significantly to the success of the University of Florida, UF Jacksonville Healthcare, Inc. and UF Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.”
Twenty employees named Star Employee of the Month throughout the past year were recognized: Shirley Altman, Jeanne Amante, Keturah Bivens, Barbara Brewer, Patrick Cox, Stacey Dingman, Marlo Drayton, Teresa Eason, Lisa Fisher, Nanci Hahn, Erica Harmon, Bernie Hawbaker, Michelle Merritt, Bettie Morgan, Robert Morrill, Sandra Pearson, Terri Schnoering, Diane Swindell, Denise Trone.
In addition, 2006-07 was a banner year for service recognition awards, with the following 153 employees earning commemorative lapel pins or pendants:
35 Years
- Donita Harnage
- Delores Hulsizer
- Deanna Leedom
25 Years
- David Coulter
- Rebecca Osborne
- Katrina Robinson
- Catrina Smith
- Nancy Stover
20 Years
- Georgette Andreason
- Rita Duggins
- Evelyn Gratil
- Renee Moyd
- Teresa Ray
15 Years
- Cheryl Brannan
- Merebeth Calandro
- Christine Devolk
- Mary Dohner
- Barbara Doyle
- Kenneth Howard
- Wendey Landkrohn
- Mary Miller
- Ann Milton
- Maryann Palmeter
- Mary Perkins
- Rafeyette West Price
- David Schreck
- Diane Swindell
- Amy Young