Staff Recognition
Penn Engineering Staff Recognition Award and Rising Star Award
The Staff Recognition Award recognizes a non-faculty employee whose presence contributes in an extraordinary way to the aspirations of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and inspires excellent performance from others. Penn Engineering HR initiates a school-wide call for nominations every year. All faculty and staff are eligible to submit nominations. Qualities to consider are in relation to any or all of the following:
- Performance in assigned responsibilities and beyond
- Consistent performance over time which earns the clear respect of co-workers
- Support for School goals
- Devoted service to students and faculty
- Exceptional performance which affects leadership and influences beyond the norm
Instituted in 2023, the Rising Star Recognition Award recognizes staff members with up to five years of service at Penn Engineering. Qualities to consider include:
- Exceptional Service
- Strong Initiative
- Outstanding Peer Collaboration
Nominations for both awards are reviewed by the Staff Recognition Award Selection Committee. Committee members include awardees from the previous two years, a faculty leader, and the Vice Dean for Finance and Administration.
2023 -2024 Recipient of the Staff Recognition Award:
- Diane Panaritis
2023 -2024 Recipient of the Rising Star Recognition Award:
- Janelle Post
Past Staff Recognition Award Recipients:
- Lamont Abrams 2022-2023
- Siddharth (Sid) Deliwala 2021-2022
- Cynthia (Cindi) Buoni, 2020-2021
- Kilian Feeney, 2019-2020
- Amy Calhoun and Ellen Eckert, 2018-2019
- Sevile Mannickarottu, 2017-2018
- Charity Payne, 2016-2017
- Desirae Cesar and Lilian Wu, 2015-2016
- Tonya Revell, 2013-2014
- Doug Yates, 2012-2013
- Cheryl Hickey, 2011-2012
- Olivia Brubaker, 2010-2011
- Steve Szewczyk, 2009-2010
- Mark West, 2008-2009
- Susan Waddington-Pilder, 2007-2008
- Megan Doherty, 2006-2007
- Marge Addario, 2005-2006
- William J. Romanow, 2004-2005
- Albert Giandomenico, 2002-2003
- Maryeileen Banford, 2001-2002
- Terry Kientz, 2000
- Catherine Lawrence, 1999
- Jackie Caliman and Andy Perch, 1998
- Patricia Overend, 1997
- Monica Pallanti, Fall 1996
- Julie McNamara, Spring 1996
- Mike Felker, Fall 1995
- Rick Ferraiolo, Spring 1995
- John Linscheid, Fall 1994
- Bob Miller, Spring 1994
- Delores Magobet, Fall 1993
- Lucille Migatz, Spring 1993
- Dru Spanner, Fall 1992
- Donna Hampton and Jim Makoulian, Spring 1992
- Gail Schwarz, Fall 1991
- Mary Carver, Spring 1991
- Frank Brown, Fall 1990
- Denice Gorte, Spring 1990
- Sharon (Sherry) Ferraiolo, Fall 1989 (first recipient)
Past Rising Star Recognition Award Recipients:
- Danielle Tadros Kopicko