Awards and Recognition
The goal of the IT@ND Excellence Awards is to recognize our peers for exceptional performance and special efforts. We encourage you to nominate individuals and/or teams that exemplify excellence in each category.

Shamrock Team Award
For a successful group effort and contributions to IT@ND and the University.
FinOps

Melody Kesler*
Ciara Kanczuzewski
Heather Marshall
Carrie McCann
Vulnerability Management Team
Lisa Torbin*

Vincent Melody
Michael O'Toole
Brian Perri
Dan Reck
Jason Kraushaar
John Pozivilko
John Grover
Jaime Preciado-Beas
Michael Gallegos
Milind Saraph
Paul Wehner
Ray Storer
Michael Chua
Michelle Johnson
Innovation in Action
For groundbreaking ideas or process improvement that significantly benefits the organization.
AI Enablement Team

Brandon Rich
Joe Buckhanan*
Roberto Cásarez
Caela Kleber
Chas Grundy
Rob Wieck

OIT Metrics
John Buysse*
Amanda Ackerman
Lou Radkowski
Pieter Visser
Community Impact
For positively impacting the community or environment, showcasing the organization's values and social responsibility.
VALT
Mike Atkins
Jon Aguilar
Josh Bennett
Dan Boughton*
Jared Bulosan
Jason Eitelbach
Scott Hampton
Blake Haynie
Jason Hilty
Aaron Howell
Krista Moats for ProfouND

Leadership
For a respectful, accountable individual who positively influences others by inviting diverse viewpoints and encouraging collaboration, and models appreciation and respect towards colleagues.
Lynn Langston

Sharon Hayward

Unsung Hero
Someone who has made a significant impact behind the scenes or went above and beyond their regular responsibilities.
Jim Baad

Chris Bailey
Mentor Award
An individual who provides guidance, support, and mentorship to colleagues, helping them grow and succeed
Michelle Johnson

Eric McCartney