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Kristin Lewis Named UW Staff Employee of the Year

 
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Kristin Lewis, a University of Wyoming Department of Economics senior office associate, recently was named UW staff employee of the year. (UW Photo)

Kristin Lewis, a University of Wyoming Department of Economics senior office associate, recently was named UW staff employee of the year.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Staff Recognition Day was canceled. Staff Senate recently posted all of this year’s award winners on its website. To view all the nominees and winners, click here.

“Although we could not celebrate these individuals in person, we strongly encourage others to send a congratulatory message to those who are listed,” according to the Staff Senate webpage. “UW would not be the same without their hard work and dedication.”

Lewis was first hired as a graduate coordinator and office associate, and later became the Department of Economics’ full-time senior office associate in July 2018. Lewis began her UW career in 2002, first hired as a painter and custodian for Residence Life and Dining Services. She also worked as a Campus Recreation intramural sports supervisor.

Lewis says she feels fortunate to work with “some of the kindest, caring and most interesting people” she has ever met.

“Working with people who are passionate about what they do, both educating students and advancing important research, is very rewarding,” she adds. “Thanks to my department for recognizing me and always making me feel like part of the family.”

Other staff members honored for their contributions to UW were:

Jodi K. Humphrey Inspirational Staff Award: Alison Scovil, Office of Admissions processor.

E.G. Meyer Family Award: Colleen Bourque, Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources administrative associate; and Mona Gupton, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences senior office associate.

All-Star Team Staff Award: Sara Morris, Molli Paulson and Casey Wood, University Disability Support Services.

Custodian of the Year Award: Rachel Flores, Custodial Services.

Skilled Trades Award: Jauque Schuman, Electrical Shop electrician.

Off-Campus Award: Michael Albrecht, Sheridan Research and Extension Center assistant farm manager; and Amy Schmidt, Office of Admissions recruitment and enrollment specialist.

Supervisor of the Year Award: Aaron Lozano, Associated Students of UW senior program coordinator.

Unsung Hero Award: Karagh Brummond, Summer High School Institute senior project coordinator; Todd Mendick, Washakie Dining Center maintenance manager; Alexis Ontiveroz, School of Teacher Education office associate; and Leonard Pisano, Office of the Chief Information Officer data center specialist.

True Grit Award: Cathy Gorbett, Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning coordinator; and Leslie Montoya, College of Health Sciences Dean’s Office business manager.

Pete Simpson Golden Gloves Award: Jennifer McKenna, Department of Veterinary Sciences laboratory technician.

 

 

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