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2021 Faculty/Staff Award Recipients

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The university congratulates faculty and staff members for their contributions in a number of categories, from advising students to championing outreach and research.

“Thanks to the dedication of our faculty and staff, we continued advancing our mission of education, research, and engagement throughout the pandemic,” said Virginia Tech President Tim Sands. “We recognize these individuals for their exceptional performance and dedication to the university.”

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The recipients are grouped by awards, which are listed in alphabetical order. Click on the image for more information on an award recipient.

Alumni Awards for Excellence

Sponsored by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards for Excellence are awarded to faculty and staff annually who exhibit excellence and dedication in their respective fields.

Roy Flanagan, Extension Agent
Roy Flanagan, Extension Agent
Steven Rideout
Steven Rideout, Extension Specialist
2019 photo of Urban Computing team
Virginia Tech Urban Computing Team, Outreach Excellence - Team
Katrina Powell
Katrina Powell, Outreach Excellence - Individual Award
Kevin Boyle
Kevin Boyle, Research
Amy Pruden
Amy Pruden, Research
Jeffrey Alwang
Jeffrey Alwang, International Education
Tom Archibald
Thomas Archibald, International Outreach
Carol Mullen
Carol Mullen, International Research
Mark Embree
Mark Embree, Teaching
Diego Troya
Diego Troya, Teaching
Daniel Newcomb
Daniel Newcomb, Undergraduate Advising
Maury Nussbaum
Maury Nussbaum, Graduate Advising

Edward S. Diggs Award

Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, the Diggs Teaching Scholars Award was established in 1992 and is presented annually to up to three Virginia Tech faculty members to recognize exceptional contributions to the teaching program and learning environment. Diggs Teaching Scholars are invited to lead the Diggs Roundtable, a series of presentations and a discussion of their innovative teaching.

Monique Dufour
Monique Dufour

Takumi Sato

Edward Gitre
Edward Gitre
Shaily Patel
Shaily Patel

Governor's Honor Award

Created in 2018 to recognize employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Governor’s Honor Awards publicly recognize outstanding employees for their hard work and dedication to the commonwealth.

Joe Griffitts
Joe Griffitts

McComas Staff Leadership Award

The McComas Staff Leadership Award honors the significant leadership contributions of a classified or university staff member who has been employed at Virginia Tech for at least one year.

Angela Webb
Angela Webb

Presidential Principles of Community Award

The Presidential Principles of Community Award recognizes faculty and staff members who exemplify and promote a welcoming and inclusive environment in accordance with the university’s Principles of Community.

Mae Hey
Brandy Faulkner
Carlos Evia
Edward Polanco
Latin Link
Department of Engineering Education
Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health
Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health

President's Award for Excellence

The President’s Award for Excellence is presented annually to up to five Virginia Tech employees who have made extraordinary contributions by consistent excellence in the performance of their job or a single incident, contribution, or heroic act. Given the challenges of the pandemic year, the number of employees grew to seven. The seven employees — Jarrod Alls, Mariam “Juliet” Dadras, Amy Epperley, Brenda Husser, Robin Hypes, Nancy Nolen, and Keith Nunn — for 2021 were announced on April 22. Read the story

photo of Jarrod Alls.
Jarrod Alls
photo of Mariam Juliet Dadras.
Mariam J. Dadras
photo of Amy Epperley.
Amy Epperly
Brenda Husser
Brenda Husser
Robyn Hypes
Robyn Hypes
Nancy Nolen
Nancy Nolen
Keith Nunn
Keith Nunn

Provost’s Award for Excellence in Advising

The Provost’s Award for Excellence in Advising is given annually to a Virginia Tech faculty or staff member who serves undergraduate advisees in exemplary ways.

Shelton Norwood
Shelton Norwood

University Sporn Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching Introductory Subjects

Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Virginia Tech Academy for Teaching Excellence, the Sporn Award for Teaching Introductory Subjects recognizes a Virginia Tech faculty member nominated and selected by undergraduate students.

Steve Trost
Steve Trost

Staff Career Achievement Award

Created in 2011 to recognize retiring staff members, the Staff Career Achievement Award is presented annually to individuals who retired the previous year and who distinguished themselves through exemplary performance and service during their university career. Nominees must have worked a minimum of 10 years at Virginia Tech.

John Beach
John Beach
Linda Fountaine
Linda Fountaine
Debra Lowe
Debra Lowe
Eric Montgomery
Eric Montgomery
Margie Murray
Margie Murray
Sharon Sible
Sharon Sible

William E. Wine Award

The William E. Wine Award was established in 1957 by the Virginia Tech Alumni Association in memory of William E. Wine, Class of 1904, who was a former rector of the Board of Visitors and Alumni Association president. Following a college-level selection process of candidates nominated by students, faculty, and alumni, each college may put forth one nominee. From this group, three faculty members are selected annually. Each Wine Award winner receives $2,000 and automatic induction into the Academy of Teaching Excellence.

Kimberly Ellis
Kimberly Ellis
Ignacio Moore
Ignacio Moore
Lisa Tucker
Lisa Tucker

XCaliber Award for Excellence in Technology Assisted Teaching and Learning

Established in 1996 by the Office of the Provost, the XCaliber Award is presented annually by Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies to recognize individual faculty members or teams of faculty and staff who integrate technology in teaching and learning. The award celebrates innovative, student-centered approaches.

Monty Abbas
Monty Abbas
Rodrigo Sarlo
Rodrigo Sarlo

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