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Staff Excellence Award

Recognizing Staff Excellence

The Staff Excellence Award recognizes outstanding achievement by WNE employees. The award seeks to honor staff members who demonstrate outstanding skills, customer service, and Golden Bear pride. 

The award is overseen by the Events & Recognition Committee of the University Staff Council, who are responsible for determining award criteria and eligibility, soliciting nominations, and selecting winners.

2026 Winners

  • Idalina (Lina) Dias
  • Terese (Terry) Chenier

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Past Winners