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2022 Honorees

FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Distinguished Professor Karen Bjorndal, Archie Carr Center for Sea Turtle Research

The Faculty Achievement Award recognizes faculty members/advisors who demonstrate distinguished achievement in both teaching and scholarly activity. Those recognized serve as models of long-standing excellence.

Distinguished Professor Karen Bjorndal
Distinguished Professor Karen Bjorndal receives the Faculty Achievement Award at the 2022 Evening of Excellence

SUPERIOR STAFF AWARD

Deborah Hendrix, Samuel Proctor Oral History Program

The Superior Staff Award recognizes those who contribute outstanding, sustained and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy, or enhanced quality of life to students, faculty, and staff.

Deborah Hendrix
Deborah Hendrix receives the Superior Staff Award at the 2022 Evening of Excellence.

STUDENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Bridgette Gifford, Physics
Samantha Gildea, International Studies and Russian Studies
Sparsha Muralidhara, Linguistics and Psychology

The Student Excellence Award recognizes students who embody and embrace the spirit and mission of a liberal arts and sciences education, who excel in and out of the classroom, and who both aspire beyond their reach and inspire those in their reach.

Bridgette Gifford
Bridgette Gifford receives the Student Excellence Award at the 2022 Evening of Excellence.
Samantha Gildea
Samantha Gildea receives the Student Excellence Award at the 2022 Evening of Excellence.
Sparsha Muralidhara
Sparsha Muralidhara receives the Student Excellence Award at the 2022 Evening of Excellence.