Staff Recognition

Penn Engineering Staff Recognition Award

This 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 around March. All faculty, staff and students 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
Unusual performance which affects leadership and influences beyond the norm

2020 -2021 Award Recipient:

Cynthia (Cindi) Buoni

Past Award Recipients:

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)