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ELEVEN "EXCELLENT EMPLOYEES" TO BE HONORED AT SMITH CEREMONY

Recognition Program Asks Faculty And Staff To Nominate Employees Whose Contributions Make Them Stand Out Above The Crowd

"A bright light." "Amazing." "A testament to good grace and patience." "An exceptional, behind-the-scenes soul." "Honorable and admirable." "A tireless teacher, learner, and colleague." "Optimistic and thorough." "Extremely customer-oriented."

These are some of the words being used to describe an exceptional group of Smith employees. In this case, they are not necessarily the words of supervisors or department heads. Instead, they are the sentiments of staff members about their fellow employees ­ a fact that gives them special meaning.

The Employee Excellence Awards, a program started last year to recognize employees in other than a "top-down" fashion, will recognize 11 outstanding employees at a community celebration to be held 2:30 ­ 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, in Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall. The award ceremony will be followed by a reception. Also recognized at the ceremony will be employees with milestone years of service ranging from 10 to 45 years.

Seventy staff members were nominated by their peers for the awards, with nominations or letters of support submitted by 159 individuals. In contrast to most conventional recognition programs, in which bonuses are bestowed by supervisors, the Employee Excellence Awards are designed to enable all Smith employees to recognize the contributions of their peers or colleagues.

Recognizing that employees contribute in varied ways, nominations were sought for excellence in a number of categories, among them service, diversity, community, teamwork, cost-effectiveness, and supervision. Winners received a $1,000 after-tax honorarium in June.

Winners of the 2000 Employee Excellence Awards (listed by town of residence)

 AMHERST

Janice McDowell
Cashier
Controller's Office
Award for Community, Service and Diversity

HADLEY

Jeanne West
Administrative Assistant
Foreign Languages and Literature
Award for Service

 EASTHAMPTON

Catherine Brooks
Publications Secretary
Office of College Relations
Award for Service and Cost-Effectiveness

Cynthia Furtek
Academic Secretary
Humanities Departments
Award for Diversity

 HATFIELD

Christine Barbuto
Administrative Assistant
Department of Education and Child Study
Award for Service

LEEDS

Amy Wallace
Program Manager for Operations
Office of Advancement
Award for Community and Teamwork

 FLORENCE

Ay Ling Han
Psychologist
Health Services Department
Award for Diversity

Tierney Richi
Dining Room Assistant, College Club
Residence and Dining Services
Award for Service

Steven Stander
Technical Services Coordinator
Information Technology Services
Award for Service

 NORTHAMPTON

Charlene Correa
Human Resources Specialist
Office of Human Resources
Award for Community

Debra Diemand
Data Specialist
Office of Advancement
Award for Service

September 25, 2000

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