Several employees were honored this week for excelling in their professional roles, promoting a positive sense of community in the workplace and actively supporting the mission of Northern Arizona University.
Ten NAU employees were selected for the 2015 President’s Achievement Award, considered the highest staff recognition from the university. Classified staff and service professionals are eligible to be nominated by peers or supervisors. The recipients, pictured below, each received a $1,000 award and were honored at a luncheon this week hosted by President Rita Cheng.
Megan Duskey, advisor for Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Environmental Engineering, was named Professional Advisor of the Year for impacting student success, demonstrating mastery of advising skills and advancing the campus advising community.
The award winners are:
![]() Photographer Principal IDEA Lab | ![]() Stewardship Coordinator University Advancement | ![]() Administrative Associate Faculty Senate | |
Creative Design Group Manager eLearning | Assistant to the Dean College of Education | Administrative Associate Postal Services | |
Director of Strength and Conditioning Intercollegiate Athletics | Director Assessment Office, EMSA | Resident Director Center for International Education | |
Management Analyst, Senior PAIR | Professional Advisor of the Year Academic Advisor Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Environmental Engineering |