Human Resource Services

Learn more about the Superior Accomplishment Awards and the nomination process.

More than 350 employees gathered at the J. Wayne Reitz Union's Grand Ballroom on April 21 for the 2010 Superior Accomplishment Awards ceremony. This annual program recognizes staff and faculty members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy, or to the quality of life for students and employees.

2010 Winners


Front (left to right)
Jamie Creola, Megan Elliott, Vivian Wallace, Kelly Jamison, Karen Frank, Kathleen Septer

Back (left to right)
James Milford, Victor Garrido, Melvina Johnson, Mike Dugger, James Woody, Brian Owens, Victor Harrell (Winner not pictured: Dr. James Jay Clugston)

University-level Award Winners


These individuals received the Superior Accomplishment Awards' highest honors and were awarded with a $2,000 check, a commemorative plaque, and an invitation to the President’s Box during an upcoming UF home football game. (Winner not pictured: Dr. James Jay Clugston).

Superior Accomplishment Award university level winners pictured below with President Machen.

James P. Milford
Clerical/Office Support
Office Assistant,
Department of Health Education and Behavior

Vivian Wallace
Support Services
Senior Custodial Worker,
Housing & Residence Education

T. Michael Dugger
Scientific/Technical
IT Expert
Office for Student Financial Affairs

Kathleen Septer
Administrative/Supervisory
Accountant
Family, Youth & Community Sciences

Victor Garrido
Administrative/Professional
Research Programs/Services, Coordinator 2
Food Science & Human Nutrition

Dr. James Jay Clugston
Academic Personnel
Clinical Assistant Professor
Student Health Care Center
(Dr. Clugston was unable to attend the ceremony)


Jeffrey A. Gabor Employee Recognition Award Winners

These individuals, pictured above with John McAvoy (center) from the Gabor Agency, received the Jeffrey A. Gabor Employee Recognition Award and were awarded with a $1,000 check and a commemorative plaque.

The Jeffrey A. Gabor winners pictured with President Machen and John McAvoy.

Karen C. Frank
Purchasing Coordinator 2
Purchasing & Disbursement Services

Melvina Johnson
Custodial Worker
Physical Plant - Building Services

Jamie C. Creola
Museum Operations
Assistant Director 4
Florida Museum of Natural History

Victor Harrell
Student Affairs, Coordinator 2
Housing & Residence Education



Willis HRH Employee Recognition Award Winners

These individuals, pictured above with Peter Maren (center) from Willis HRH, received the Willis HRH Employee Recognition Award and were awarded with a $1,000 check and a commemorative plaque.

Willis HRH winners pictured with President Machen and Peter Maren.

James Woody
Custodial Supervisor
Physical Plant - Building Services

Megan Elliott
Clinical Programs, Coordinator 2
College of Veterinary Medicine - Small Animal Hospital

Brian A. Owens
Farm Manager
IFAS - Environmental Horticulture

Kelly Jamison
Child Development Team Teacher
Human Resource Services - Baby Gator


2010 Superior Accomplishment Awards Ceremony
Photo Album

Attendees enjoy a breakfast buffet before the ceremony begins.

Kevin Clarke, Chair of the Superior Accomplishment Awards, opens the ceremony.

President Bernie Machen expresses his appreciation to all of the Superior Accomplishment Award nominees.

Winners are announced.

Click here to view the awards ceremony Power Point presentation.